Get VC Meetings in 2-5 Weeks.
I spent 7 years as a VC principal deciding which founders got funded. Now I build the decks, outreach strategy, and meeting system that gets you in the room.
$17M+ raised by clients | 5 YC/Techstars admits | 3 acquisitions | Former VC Principal ($400M fund)
You've spent months building your company.
Your product works.
Your customers love it.
But when you pitch VCs, you get polite passes or radio silence.
It's not your company. It's your pitch system.
VCs spend 90 seconds on your deck before deciding if you're worth a meeting. If your story isn't crystal clear in those 90 seconds, you're done.
And even if the deck is good, most founders have no system for getting it in front of the right investors at the right time.
I've sat in the room where funding decisions are made. I know exactly what makes investors lean in — and what makes them pass.
The Only Pitch Deck Consultant Who Actually Wrote the Checks.
I am Vicki Politis. I spent 7 years as a Principal at a $400M European VC fund, where I reviewed thousands of pitch decks and made investment decisions on seed and Series A companies.
I know what the internal memo looks like - the one your deck has to survive before a partner will even champion your deal.
Now I work directly with pre-seed and seed founders - not through a team, not through junior analysts - to build the deck, the narrative, and the outreach system that gets you meetings.
I know exactly which slides VCs pay attention to - and which ones kill your chances.
7 years as VC Principal at a $400M European growth fund
6 years Managing Director at Golden Seeds, 2020 until present (largest angel network for women founders)
3 years teaching Venture Capital at Yale College Entrepreneurship club (2020-2023)
Judge at the Harvard-Yale Pitch Competition
Startup World Cup mentor
Clients: $17M+ raised across 15+ rounds, 5 YC/Techstars admits, 3 acquisitions
From Broken Deck to VC Meetings in 3 Steps
Step 1: Free 15-Minute Deck Diagnostic
Send me your deck (or just your idea). In 15 minutes on a call, I'll tell you exactly what's working, what's killing you, and which service fits your stage. No charge, no pitch. If I can't help you, I'll tell you that too.
Step 2: Lock Your Story
Choose the path that fits your budget and timeline:
VC Ready Workshop ($349): Live 3-hour group session. Build your deck outline, targeting strategy, and outreach plan with other founders. 1 week of office hours included. Max 30 founders per cohort.
Narrative Lock Sprint ($849): 90-minute 1:1 with me. We lock your story, fix your slides, and build your VC target list. You leave with a clear narrative and an actionable deck outline - guaranteed, or you don't pay.
Founders Room ($79/mo): Ongoing membership with monthly office hours, founder community, and async deck feedback while you iterate.
Step 3: Build + Launch
For founders who want the full system built with them:
Full Build ($9,500): I rebuild your deck from scratch, build your VC target list, script your outreach emails, and prep you for meetings. 3-4 weeks.
VIP Intensive ($19,500): Everything in Full Build plus ongoing meeting prep, objection handling, practice sessions, and warm introductions where I have relationships. Most VIP clients start booking meetings within 2-3 weeks.
Most founders start booking investor meetings 2-5 weeks after working with me.
*Above outcomes typical, not guaranteed
What Happens When You Work With a Former VC
“Vicki completely restructured our story. We went from zero responses to 8 meetings in 5 weeks.”
— A.M., Seed stage founder, Edu-tech | $1.2M raised
“In 3 months of pitching we received an offer from a Series B competitor and got acquired. Highly recommend Vicki.”
— P.P., Pre-seed stage founder, Mental health | Acquired
“Vicki knows exactly what VCs want to see.”
— K.S., Seed stage founder, Sports-tech | $2.2M raised
“We were very fortunate to work with Vicki. Getting acquired would not have happened without her.”
— P.B., Pre-seed stage founder, Nuclear tech | Acquired by listed company
Free: VC-Ready Pitch Deck Template
12 slides. Built by a former VC. With coaching tips on every slide so you know exactly what investors want to see.
The VC Ready Workshop
$349.00
Max 30 Founders per Cohort
A workshop where you'll build your deck, targeting strategy, and outreach plan in one intensive session—then get ongoing support for 1 week.
What’s included:
Live 3-Hour Workshop
Story Structure Framework
VC Targeting Masterclass
Proven Deck Template (ppt + Google slides)
Financial Model Template
Company Valuation Basics (pre/post-money)
Outreach Script Pack
What VCs Actually Look For in Pre-seed and Seed
How to Pitch Effectively
Most frequent Investor Questions (and How to Answer)
Data Room Check List
Term Sheet Vocabulary Guide
Live Q&A
Community of founders
1 Week of Office Hours
Private Community Channel
Access To Templates Forever
Outcomes:
Leave With a Working Deck Outline
Know Exactly Which VCs to Target and Why
Have Scripts Ready for Outreach and Meetings
Next Workshop: March 12, 2026
RESOURCES
Frequently Asked Questions
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A good VC pitch deck tells a clear story in 10-15 slides, focusing on problem-solution fit, market size, traction, and team credibility. VCs spend 90 seconds on initial review, so clarity and visual simplicity matter more than exhaustive detail.
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10-15 slides for your main deck, plus a detailed appendix. VCs won't read more than 15 slides in an initial review. The most successful decks I've seen as a VC Principal were 12-14 slides that clearly articulated the opportunity without overwhelming detail.
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VCs prioritize: clear problem-solution fit, evidence of traction or validation, large addressable market, credible founding team, and defensible competitive advantage. Your deck needs to answer 'Why this, why now, why you' within 90 seconds.
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At DeckToVC: VC Ready Workshop ($349), Narrative Lock Sprint ($849, satisfaction guaranteed), Founders Room membership ($79/mo), Full Build ($9,500), VIP Intensive ($19,500). Book a free 15-minute diagnostic to find the right fit.
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If you've been pitching for more than 4 weeks with no meetings, yes. A good consultant saves you 3-6 months of trial and error. My clients typically start booking VC meetings 2-5 weeks after working with me.
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Problem, solution, market opportunity, business model, early traction or validation, team, and a clear ask. At pre-seed, VCs are betting on insight and team, not revenue. Your deck needs to show you deeply understand the problem and have a credible path to product-market fit.
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Three things: a deck that passes the 90-second test, a targeted list of VCs who invest at your stage and sector, and warm or well-crafted cold outreach. Most founders fail at the targeting and outreach, not just the deck. DeckToVC builds all three.
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Vicki Politis is the founder of DeckToVC and a former VC principal who spent 7 years at a $400M European fund. She is a Managing Director at Golden Seeds and taught venture capital at the Yale Entrepreneurial Society (2020-2023). Her clients have raised $17M+ across 15+ rounds.
Ready to Stop Getting Polite Passes?
Book a free 15-minute deck diagnostic. I'll tell you exactly what's blocking you - and whether I can help.
Or email me directly at vicki@decktovc.com