The Presentation Lab
You are building something big.
Now you have to convince other people to believe in it.
Investors, judges, customers, partners.
They all say the same thing: “Send your deck. Come pitch.”
Most founders are expected to present a clear, compelling story of their startup, but no one really teaches you how to build a pitch that actually lands.
So you wing it.
You copy a template from the internet.
You cram every detail into the deck and hope something sticks.
The founders who stand out are not always the ones with the best product.
They are the ones who can clearly explain the problem, the solution, and the opportunity, and who can tell that story with confidence.
The Presentation Lab is where you learn that skill: step by step.
The New Reality at Work
Being a founder is not just about building the product.
You have to pitch the product, the business, and the vision.
You are:
Pitching investors in meetings, demo days, or accelerators
Presenting at pitch competitions with real prize money on the line
Sharing the story with prospective customers and partners
Walking advisors and your own team through the roadmap
Every time you pitch, people are deciding
When your pitch is clear and compelling, you stand out.
Not just for what you are building, but for how you explain it.
That is what separates the founders who get checks, prizes, and opportunities from the ones who keep hearing “interesting, but not right now.”
Do I believe in this problem and solution
Do I trust this founder to execute
Do I feel confident putting money, time, or reputation behind this
You Were Never Taught How to Do This
Here’s the frustrating part:
You know your startup has real potential.
But it does not always come through in the deck.
What is obvious in your head feels confusing in slides
Your story jumps around, and you can tell people are lost
You are not sure what to cut, so every slide turns into a wall of text or charts
You keep tweaking the deck before every meeting, and it still does not feel sharp
Then pitch day comes and:
You are second-guessing your slides
You rush through the most important parts because you are watching the clock
You brace for questions from judges or investors and hope you do not freeze
It is not because you are bad at pitching.
It is because no one ever taught you:
How to structure a startup pitch so it flows and makes sense fast
How to design slides that support your narrative instead of distracting from it
How to turn traction, milestones, and financials into a simple, believable story
How to sound confident and credible, even when you are early and still figuring things out
You have probably seen this play out:
A founder with an average idea wins a competition or gets a term sheet.
Another founder with a stronger business walks away with nothing.
The difference is not always the idea.
It is how clearly, visually, and confidently the story is told.
The Presentation Lab
The Presentation Lab is an ongoing toolkit and support system that helps you build pitch decks and presentations that actually move people to act.
Whether you are:
Pitching at a competition with prize money on the line
Meeting with investors about a pre seed, seed, or later round
Presenting to a strategic customer or partner
Explaining your business to a non technical audience
The Presentation Lab teaches you how to:
Organize your story into a clear narrative that makes sense in minutes
Design slides that highlight the problem, solution, market, and traction without overwhelming people
Make data, metrics, and financials clear and persuasive
Present with confidence, even when judges or investors interrupt and ask hard questions
Show up prepared, deliver with conviction, and leave people thinking, “I get it, and I want in.”
What’s Inside The Presentation Lab
Professional PowerPoint Templates
Pitch design should not be the thing holding your startup back.
Use professionally built templates to:
Build clean, investor friendly pitch decks in less time
Stop wrestling with formatting and focus on the story
Create pitch competition decks, investor updates, and customer presentations that look polished and intentional
→ New templates are added monthly.
The 4 Part Pitch Deck Course
Inside the membership, you get a four part, step by step pitch deck course that walks you through:
You can apply this to:
Accelerator or demo day pitches
One strong pitch can be worth thousands, or even hundreds of thousands of dollars, in funding and prizes.
This course helps you make that opportunity count.
Clarifying your core story
Problem, solution, audience, and why now.Structuring the pitch deck
Slide by slide guidance for the most important sections so you know what belongs where.Designing and tightening your slides
How to simplify visuals, highlight key points, and keep each slide focused.Delivery, timing, and Q and A
How to rehearse, stay within time limits, and handle tough questions without derailing your story.
Investor meetings
Grant or funding applications
Pitch competitions where real money and support are on the table
Monthly Live Trainings
Live, practical sessions that address real founder challenges, such as:
Tightening a long, messy pitch into a focused five to ten minute story
Explaining a technical product to non technical investors
Showing traction and opportunity without overpromising
Presenting your roadmap in a way that builds confidence
Can’t make it live
→ All sessions are recorded and stored in the member library.
Monthly Office Hours with Libby
Bring your actual deck. Get actual feedback.
Get live coaching on structure, visuals, and delivery
Ask, “What am I missing here?” and get a real answer
Leave with concrete edits, clear next steps, and more confidence
→ Bring your challenges. Leave with solution
Tools for Better Presentations
Plug-and-play resources that take the guesswork out of presenting:
Checklists to guide you from rough idea to final slide
AI prompts to help you draft storylines, titles, and talking points
Step-by-step guides for planning, designing, and delivering your deck
→ Stop guessing. Start creating presentations you’re proud of.
Training Library
Short, practical lessons you can take at your own pace.
Learn core skills of exceptional presenters, one small chunk at a time
Follow guided learning paths from basics to advanced techniques
Always know what to work on next and how to apply it to a real presentation
Private Community
You don’t have to figure this out alone.
Share drafts and get feedback
Ask “quick questions” when you’re stuck the night before a big meeting
Gut-check your story flow or slide order before you present
→ This is where support, collaboration, and answers happen.
Who It’s For
Who It’s For
Early stage founders
You need a clear, believable story for pre seed or seed investors, even before you have all the numbers.
Growth stage founders
You are raising larger rounds and pitching to more formal investors or strategic partners, and you need a more polished, data driven story.
Pitch competition and accelerator applicants
You want a pitch and deck that stand out, so you can win prize money, grants, or acceptance into competitive programs.
Technical founders
You are strong on product and engineering and need help making the business story simple and compelling for non technical audiences.
This Is For You If…
You are tired of guessing what belongs in a pitch deck and changing slides before every meeting
You need a simple, repeatable structure that works for competitions, investors, and customers
You want your slides to look professional without needing a full time designer
You feel the pressure of big opportunities on the line and want to walk into the room feeling prepared
You are ready to go from “Here is what we hacked together for this pitch” to “Here is a clear, confident story that shows why this business matters.”
This is not just PowerPoint training.
It is a communication advantage that helps you win funding, prizes, and opportunities that move your startup forward.
Join The Presentation Lab today and start building pitches that investors and judges actually remember.
Testimonials
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“PowerPoint presentations are simple, right? That’s what I used to think. Libby has enlightened me to SO MANY different tips and tricks to make the presentation more effective, engaging, and memorable.”
Chad Holmes
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“Libby is fun, engaging, and understands how to make sure everyone gets it. I’ve been fortunate enough to attend a few of her training sessions, and even with a public speaking background, I learn something new every time!”
Tania Kadar
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“Libby’s knowledge and expertise in storytelling took my career to another level. She is extremely engaging and provides fun, current examples and exercises to teach interactively.”
Caleigh T.
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“The tools Libby provides throughout these training sessions will elevate your presentations to the next level! Her tips simplify the process, and I can’t wait to incorporate them into my next slide deck.”
Juan Ortega
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“We hired Build Better Slides to teach data-driven storytelling to our sales team. This was one of the most popular sessions we hosted during our event, and we received feedback that this was one of their favorite trainings ever!”
Kayla Thompson
About Libby
Libby Magliolo is a corporate presentation coach and SMU business communications professor who helps people turn complex ideas into clear, compelling stories. She has coached students, professionals, and founders on how to pitch in high stakes rooms, and she understands what decision makers listen for. Before launching The Presentation Lab, she held strategic roles at PwC and Southwest Airlines, where she led sales training for Southwest’s B2B sales organization and helped teams communicate value to large corporate clients. Inside the membership, she turns that real world experience into practical templates, a four part pitch deck course, and live coaching so your pitches are easier to create and far more powerful to deliver.
