A Startup’s Journey to Becoming a Unicorn

“The NTUiTiV Difference” – This is Why This Course is Right for You

• ♥ Special Discounted Price of US$3,950 – the usual price is US$4,950
• ♥ Satisfaction Guaranteed – or we will give you your money back!
• ♥ 15% Early-bird Discount – for the first 3 people to register for any course
• ♥ 20% Group Discount – if you come with one or more colleagues
• ♥ No More Than 12 Delegates on the course – guaranteed

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AfriLeaders

This course is part of the AfriLeaders Suite of professional development courses, all of which have been specifically selected and tailored to equip sub-Saharan African professionals with the skills and knowledge that they need to thrive in today’s dynamic business and industrial environments. 

Covering areas such as leadership and management, digital transformation, project management, financial acumen, communication skills, and sustainability practices, the NTUiTiV AfriLeaders Suite is tailored for professionals across multiple sectors, including energy, finance, manufacturing, public administration, and technology. 

With a focus on practical application, global best practices, and regional relevance, the courses in the AfriLeaders Suite empower participants to enhance decision-making, drive organizational performance, and position themselves as leaders in the rapidly evolving African marketplace. 

It’s another example of the NTUiTiV Difference…

Tell your story, attract funding, and move from vision to valuation.

This immersive 5‑day masterclass will guide startup founders and business leaders through every stage of crafting a high-impact investor pitch deck. From understanding investor expectations to refining storytelling techniques and slide design, you’ll develop a pitch deck that communicates traction, strategy, financials, and vision—and leads to funding success.

 Why this course is important

• High investor expectations: As competition for early-stage funding grows, startups need a compelling, polished pitch deck to stand out.

• From idea to impact: Clear, strategic storytelling transforms a concept into a scalable, investable opportunity.

• Accelerated growth: A solid pitch deck unlocks investor confidence—and access to the capital required for product development, market expansion, and talent acquisition.

 Who should attend

• Startup founders and co-founders crafting their first or next investment deck

• Product and business managers refining go-to-market strategies and messaging

• Business development and investment leads preparing investor engagements

• Accelerator or incubator participants looking to elevate their pitch to unicorn potential

 What you will learn

• Understanding investor mindset: Learn what success metrics, risk indicators, and stage expectations drive investor decisions

• Story arc & narrative flow: Craft a persuasive storyline—from problem and solution to market potential and vision

• Slide-by-slide structure: Build the ideal deck sequence—problem, solution, traction, business model, team, financials, ask

• Financials & business model clarity: Present revenue projections, unit economics, and fundraising needs credibly and convincingly

• Visual design principles: Use layout, visuals, color, and data visualization to improve clarity and audience engagement

• Real-world deck analysis: Learn from sample unicorn decks—identify best practices and common pitfalls

• Iterative design process: Use peer reviews, storytelling labs, and rehearsal cycles to refine pitch delivery

• Pitch delivery skills: Develop effective presentation techniques, handle Q&A under pressure, and build pitch confidence

 What participants say

Youssef, Co-Founder & CEO – SaaS Startup
 (5/5)
“I love this course! I learned how to structure the narrative arc and was able to craft a compelling business model slide. I found the peer pitch sessions highly useful and enjoyed refining my deck style. I plan to use this deck to attract our seed-funding round.”

Sara, Product Manager – Fintech
 (5/5)
“The instructor was really knowledgeable and helped all of the people on the course. The slide-by-slide walkthrough clarified what investors need to see. I enjoyed the storytelling workshops and will apply these techniques to our Q3 investor presentation.”

Daniel, Business Development Lead – eCommerce
 (5/5)
“This course was so good that I would like to do it again! I learned how to present unit economics clearly and found the financial modelling section insightful. I enjoyed the real deck critiques and plan to use this format in our upcoming investor roadshow.”