The Realm of Low Expectations
February 20, 2026
As a startup investor, I've seen many careers develop over the last 20 years and one of the worst patterns I see is: low expectations.
In our latest Pitch Practice session, Jose Sanchez from decisionLab presented their key-value store solution.
Takeaway #1 — Start with a simple title slide 🖥️
Takeaway #2 — Stick to one clear example ☝️
Takeaway #3 — Keep text to a minimum 🔤
Takeaway #4 — Maintain professionalism throughout your pitch 💼 Takeaway #5 — Include dollar values in market info 💲
Takeaway #6 — Feature traction prominently 🛞