# Pitch deck storytelling advice: connect problem, solution, traction, team and raise

> Original title: A pitch deck can include every expected slide and still leave investors confused.

- Source: X search: AI startup funding (we raised, seed, Series A)
- Published: 2026-11-03T16:36:50.000Z
- Bad Influence: https://badinfluence.news/items/qqkh8389tbkxjvkmpxmyj0z7f
- Original: https://x.com/vahidf24/status/2117657262076412384

## Summary

A guide argues that pitch decks containing every standard section can still confuse investors because the logic linking them is missing. It cites Dropbox DocSend data that VCs spend an average of 3 minutes 44 seconds on seed decks and view only 58% to completion. The article proposes a sequence of eight questions, from what the company does through to what the round will accomplish.

## Post

A pitch deck can include every expected slide and still leave investors confused.

Here's how to connect the problem, solution, traction, team and raise into one story investors can follow 👇 https://x.com/i/article/2117648958289825792