In this podcast, Jayson Dombele spoke with John Hayes from Vitalize Venture Capital, and discussed various aspects of building a successful startup, including how a background in banking helped John provide a solid foundation in business fundamentals. They also delve into the importance of telling a compelling story and how to build real relationships with potential investors and advisors. Furthermore, they provided insights on how to construct a pitch deck for early-stage ventures and broke down the contents of each slide in detail. Finally, they explored potential red flags that investors look for in pitch decks and how to avoid making the same mistakes.