Outpost FAQ’s
Below are a list of FAQ’s pertaining to Outpost. The list will be updated regularly.
In this FAQ, I cover:
- Outpost
- Billboard
Outpost:
Q: What is an Outpost?
A: An Outpost is a truncated pitch deck. The slides are standardized so an investor can go through more efficiently to decide whether or not they want to talk to that startup.
Q: Who has the ability to see my Outpost?
A: The only person that can see your Outpost is the investor you send it to. Otherwise, no one else has the ability to view your Outpost.
Q: Why only 7 slides for an Outpost?
A: An Outpost only has 7 slides so that way an investor can efficiently determine whether they are interested or not.
Q: Can an investor see my Outpost if I don’t send it to them?
A: No, they can not. They can only see the Outpost’s of the startups that send it to them directly.
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Q: How do I make an Outpost?
A: You create your Outpost when first setting up your account through the onboarding process. You will upload your deck using one of the following formats: KEY, PPT, PPTX, PDF, PNG. Once the deck has finished uploading, you will choose the images from your deck that you would like to plug into your Outpost. Here is some more information on creating your first Outpost.
Q: Can I edit my Outpost?
A: You bet! After you’re through the onboarding process an in your ‘Home’ screen, you can click ‘Account’ > ‘Edit Outpost’.
Billboard:
Q: What is a Billboard?
A: A billboard is a snapshot of your company profile. It includes key information such as: Logo, Company Description, Stage, Round, Round Size, Investment Type, Revenue, Location and more.
Q: There information on a billboard is too specific…
A: Don’t worry, we scrub the data so that way an investor has a general idea of where the company is at, and if they could be a fit for their fund, but they don’t have specific data about your company.
Q: Who gets to see my Billboard?
A: Your billboard would appear if you sent your Outpost to an investor and sometimes it appears in the explore lane if it fits the investment criteria for a fund.
Q: Can I edit my Billboard?
A: You can! After you’re through the onboarding process an in your ‘Home’ screen, you can click ‘Account’ > ‘Edit Billboard’.
If you have additional questions, ping me at finn@sendoutpost.com and I will be sure to get back to you promptly!
Mr. Finn
