

Pitch Deck Bootcamp: Build, Test & Perfect Your Founder Pitch
Transform your startup idea into a compelling pitch deck that gets results. This intensive, hands-on workshop takes you from concept to confident presentation in just 2 hours.
What You'll Walk Away With: A battle-tested pitch deck that's been presented to real judges and refined based on live feedback
Workshop Flow:
Foundation - Essential pitch deck theory and frameworks
Build - Create your deck outline and slides using Gamma AI
Refine - Leverage Claude and ChatGPT to polish your messaging and data
Test - Present your 3-minute pitch to the group and expert judges
Perfect - Incorporate real-time feedback and discussion
Connect - Network with fellow founders over refreshments
Who Should Attend: Early-stage founders, startup teams, and entrepreneurs preparing for investor meetings, accelerator applications, or pitch competitions
What to Bring: Your laptop and startup idea - we'll provide the AI tools, frameworks, and expert guidance
Format: 90 minutes of intensive workshop + 30 minutes networking
This isn't just another pitch deck template session. You'll actually build, present, and refine your deck with real feedback from experienced judges and fellow founders. Leave with a presentation that's ready for investors, not just theory.
Hosted by Stifel Venture Bank
About Danny Setiawan
Danny Setiawan is an expert in AI integration and fundraising strategy for early-stage startups. He has coached over 200 founders through successful product development and capital raises, combining real-world business experience with hands-on, practical training. Danny has led workshops for Fortune 500 companies like PwC and Kimberly-Clark and teaches at General Assembly. He is passionate about helping founders use AI to fundraise smarter and faster.
About Stifel
Stifel Financial (NYSE: SF) is a global investment bank, wealth management, and commercial banking institution with $400B+ in AUM. Stifel Bank offers venture and fund banking solutions, including 100% free banking for fund clients, fully insured liquid ICS accounts (up to $275MM FDIC coverage), capital call and management company lines of credit, and venture lending.
About Resident Company Club
Resident builds curated mini-communities for founders, CEOs, CFOs, operators, and investors in NYC. It’s a place for the brightest minds who are passionate about building generational businesses to share knowledge and challenge ideas. Guided by a give-first ethos, our members are committed to supporting and uplifting one another. We host unique events, workshops, Jeffersonian meals, and parties in NYC, facilitating meaningful debates on professional, cultural, and social issues.
Learn more at https://residentcompanyclub.com/