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10 Most Common Pitch Mistakes (From 1,000 AI Sessions)
We analyzed 1,000 AI pitch sessions and found the same 10 mistakes killing founder pitches. Here's each mistake and exactly how to fix it.
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·9 min read
Filler Words Are Killing Your Pitch
Filler words like 'um,' 'basically,' and 'sort of' undermine your pitch more than you think. Here's the science behind it and how to fix it.
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How to Calculate TAM Without Making VCs Laugh
Most founders calculate TAM wrong. Here's the bottom-up method that investors actually respect, with a step-by-step example calculation.
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Your Pitch Deck Has Too Many Slides
Investors spend 2-3 minutes on your pitch deck. The ideal deck is 10-12 slides. Here's which slides to keep, which to cut, and why less wins.
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·8 min read
Rejected by a16z? What to Do Next
Andreessen Horowitz passes on most deals. If you got a no, here's how to diagnose why and what to do next to keep your fundraise on track.
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Rejected by YC? Your 48-Hour Action Plan
Y Combinator rejects over 95% of applicants. If you just got that email, here's exactly what to do in the next 48 hours to turn rejection into momentum.
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You Can Vibe Code Your App. You Can't Vibe Code Your Pitch.
Technical founders can build anything but often struggle to pitch it. Here's why pitching is a different skill from coding and how to practice it.
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What AI Sees That Human VCs Miss
AI pitch analysis catches patterns human investors can't: network bias, consistency gaps, and confidence signals. Here's what each side does best.
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Why We Built an AI Venture Firm
Every founder deserves honest feedback on their pitch. We built Rigor VC to make that possible — no warm introductions, no gatekeepers, no waiting.
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How to Answer 'Why You?' — The Question Every Founder Gets Wrong
Investors ask 'why you?' to test founder-market fit. Most founders answer with credentials. Here's the framework for an answer that actually works.
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