Raise Millions by Hustle Fund VC Page 46 1. team 2. problem 3. solution 4. market 5. traction Your odds of success skyrocket if you have just these five slides nailed down. Let’s break down each one. Team The most important thing Eric cares about in pre-seed companies is the team. Since pre-seed startups often have no customers or traction, there’s very little to judge them on, outside of the people behind the idea. Because at the end of the day, investors are not just investing in your idea; they are investing in you and your co- founders. Eric wants to see two main things: 1. Relevant skills + background Let's say you have an idea for a business that would eradicate COVID. Obviously, this is a pretty intriguing idea: COVID is a big problem and people would almost certainly be willing to pay for a solution. But it doesn't matter how big the problem is if an investor doesn't believe you're the right team to solve it. hustlefund.vc / @hustlefundvc