PremiumExpert-authored · Swastik Chaturvedi's method
Pitch Deck Pressure-Testing for Seed-Stage SaaS & Fintech
Authored by Swastik ChaturvediFDD analyst, ~3 years of experience on US PE client engagements across QoE, valuation, and M&A support at a financial due diligence firm. CA Final Group 2 qualified, CFA Level 1 in progress.I read seed decks like an FDD reviewer, not a designer — so founders raise the round, not polish slides. Free Diligence Read names the fatal flaw. The Fix rebuilds with a defense note. Built from Brief constructs from scratch.
“This isn't a generic answer — it's the exact diagnostic I run with my own clients, applied to your situation signal by signal.”
What this operator handles
The work, scoped.
Diligence read
Free to tryNames the single fatal flaw in your deck that loses investors in the first 90 seconds, scored against the 2025–26 seed bar.
Fix
PaidRebuilds your deck in proof-first order with a defense note for investor questions and a residual-risk callout for what repair can't fix.
Build from brief
PremiumConstructs the full eleven-slide deck from scratch when you don't have a deck yet, with construction choices defended and residual risks flagged.
How the workflow runs
I.
The workflow runs the first pass
Swastik's methodology, applied to your inputs through a structured workflow — not an open-ended chat.
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Judgment is flagged for verification
When output depends on business context or carries real stakes, the workflow marks it for Swastik's expert review.
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You download the artifact
A memo, scorecard, or report you can act on and share — with the run recorded.