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I’m a pitch deck strategist and designer specialising in early-stage fundraising, helping founders turn complex businesses into clear, compelling investor narratives and high-impact presentations. Drawing on my background as a FoodTech founder, I’ve designed fundraising decks supporting $41M+ in Seed–Series A rounds, alongside sales decks, strategic communication and brand work across multiple industries.…I’m a pitch deck strategist and designer specialising in early-stage fundraising, helping founders turn complex businesses into clear, compelling investor narratives and high-impact presentations. Drawing on my background as a FoodTech founder, I’ve designed fundraising decks supporting $41M+ in Seed–Series A rounds, alongside sales decks, strategic communication and brand work across multiple industries.

Rob Russell

Pitch Deck Designer, Brand Designer, Graphic Designer, +1

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I’m a pitch deck strategist and designer specialising in early-stage fundraising, helping founders turn complex businesses into clear, compelling investor narratives and high-impact presentations. Drawing on my background as a FoodTech founder, I’ve designed fundraising decks supporting $41M+ in Seed–Series A rounds, alongside sales decks, strategic communication and brand work across multiple industries.…I’m a pitch deck strategist and designer specialising in early-stage fundraising, helping founders turn complex businesses into clear, compelling investor narratives and high-impact presentations. Drawing on my background as a FoodTech founder, I’ve designed fundraising decks supporting $41M+ in Seed–Series A rounds, alongside sales decks, strategic communication and brand work across multiple industries.

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I’m a pitch deck strategist and designer specialising in early-stage fundraising, helping founders turn complex businesses into clear, compelling investor narratives and high-impact presentations.

Drawing on my background as a FoodTech founder, I’ve designed fundraising decks supporting $41M+ in Seed–Series A rounds, alongside sales decks, strategic communication and brand work across multiple industries.

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Founder, Pitch Deck Strategist & Designer at Meadow (Independent pitch deck studio)

May 1, 2023 - Present

Help early-stage companies communicate clearly and persuasively to investors, customers and partners. Deliver fundraising narrative strategy, slide architecture, information synthesis, visual storytelling and final deck design. Designed fundraising decks supporting $41M+ across Seed–Series A rounds (e.g., California Cultured $15M, Ayana Bio $15M, Mewery €4M, Batch.Works £2M, Stratum £1.5M). Also designs sales decks and strategic communications/brand work, and develops presentation systems including data visualisations, diagrams and visual hierarchies.

Co-founder & CEO at Canopi

March 1, 2020 - July 1, 2023

Co-founded a FoodTech startup (Bloom), a smart countertop appliance enabling people to grow fresh spirulina at home. Led strategy, product development, marketing and fundraising from early concept through commercial launch. Raised £450K+ through Innovate UK, angel investment and crowdfunding. Authored the successful £175K Innovate UK application and developed investor narratives, financial models and fundraising materials for the angel round. Led crowdfunding campaign strategy and creative direction: developed positioning, visual identity and product storytelling; raised £40K+ in the first 24 hours and £120K overall by optimising campaign creative, advertising and conversion.