RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_097057d4-4c1a-4b1a-b5bb-7bc9c0bdf11f -- Rendered At Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:07:16 +0000 Deck Support https://redcircle.com/shows/deck-support en Deck Support Deck Support Startup veterans Sarah Handley, Rich Kershaw and Emilie Leckie talk about navigating the landscape of pitch decks, investors, accelerators, growing teams and all of the stuff in between. We make Deck Support so that founders can share their experiences, to help with imposter syndrome, work-life balance and to take-on the challenge of building awesome teams. We'll walk you through the complicated questions and conversations you might not even know to have on your path to fundraising, growing a team and getting your ideas out into the world. Find us and send us stories at www.decksupport.net! 097057d4-4c1a-4b1a-b5bb-7bc9c0bdf11f Startup veteran, consultant and mentor Rich Kershaw and process consultant Emilie Leckie talk about navigating the landscape of pitch decks, investors, accelerators, growing teams and all of the stuff in between.

We make Deck Support so that founders can share their experiences, to help with imposter syndrome, work-life balance and to take-on the challenge of building awesome teams. We'll walk you through the complicated questions and conversations you might not even know to have on your path to fundraising, growing a team and getting your ideas out into the world.

Find us and send us stories at www.decksupport.net!

]]> episodic no Deck Support me@richkershaw.com https://feeds.redcircle.com/097057d4-4c1a-4b1a-b5bb-7bc9c0bdf11f no full Episode 3: What's Your Pitch? Episode 3: What's Your Pitch? 3 1 Deck Support In this episode, we talk about pitching - what's the balance between your off-the-cuff pitch versus your slide deck, how do you convey your skills without coming across as ego-heavy, and insight from people who's done it all before.


Thanks to all our contributors, including Craig Willis of Skore, David Odier of Launch Mappers, Hywel Carver of Skiller Whale, Sara Stephens of Rest Less (second-time guest!), Kirill Khrestianovskii of Meyvn, Claire Cherry of True Capital and David Houghton of Seedrs.


Deck Support is produced by Rich Kershaw and Emilie Leckie. 

We cover real stories from people growing tech startups, and we want to hear from you. If you want to share what you've learned, have any comments or just want to tell us something awesome we should cover in a future episode, you can find our profiles on LinkedIn, or email us at hello@decksupport.net. Our website is https://decksupport.net.

]]> <p>In this episode, we talk about pitching - what&#39;s the balance between your off-the-cuff pitch versus your slide deck, how do you convey your skills without coming across as ego-heavy, and insight from people who&#39;s done it all before.</p><p><br></p><p>Thanks to all our contributors, including Craig Willis of Skore, David Odier of Launch Mappers, Hywel Carver of Skiller Whale, Sara Stephens of Rest Less (second-time guest!), Kirill Khrestianovskii of Meyvn, Claire Cherry of True Capital and David Houghton of Seedrs.</p><p><br></p><p>Deck Support is produced by Rich Kershaw and Emilie Leckie. </p><p>We cover real stories from people growing tech startups, and we want to hear from you. If you want to share what you&#39;ve learned, have any comments or just want to tell us something awesome we should cover in a future episode, you can find our profiles on LinkedIn, or email us at hello@decksupport.net. Our website is https://decksupport.net.</p> 2017641b-ed2b-4611-83a9-ae1b50150728 http://www.decksupport.net/ Mon, 07 Jun 2021 10:22:42 +0000 1186 no full Episode 2: Co-founders - do you need one, how do you find one and how do you find a fit? Episode 2: Co-founders - do you need one, how do you find one and how do you find a fit? 2 1 Deck Support <p>In this episode, we talk about figuring out whether you need a co-founder, how people have found their business partner (and partners!) and how to do the right things to get off to a good start from day one.<br> <br> Huge thanks to Sara Stephens of Rest Less, Colin Brown of Adimo, consulting CTO Sunil Jaiswal, consultant, mentor and coach Ross Broadbent, Lori Cheek, founder of dating app Cheekd, and Dan Smith, fractional and consulting CTO and coach. We couldn't have made this without all of your contributions!</p> <p>Deck Support is produced by Sarah Handley, Rich Kershaw and Emilie Leckie.&nbsp;</p> <p>We cover real stories from people growing tech startups, and we want to hear from you. If you want to share what you've learned, have any comments or just want to tell us something awesome we should cover in a future episode, you can find us on Facebook, LinkedIn, or email us at hello@decksupport.net. Our website is https://decksupport.net.</p> In this episode, we talk about figuring out whether you need a co-founder, how people have found their business partner (and partners!) and how to do the right things to get off to a good start from day one.

Huge thanks to Sara Stephens of Rest Less, Colin Brown of Adimo, consulting CTO Sunil Jaiswal, consultant, mentor and coach Ross Broadbent, Lori Cheek, founder of dating app Cheekd, and Dan Smith, fractional and consulting CTO and coach. We couldn't have made this without all of your contributions!

Deck Support is produced by Rich Kershaw and Emilie Leckie. 

We cover real stories from people growing tech startups, and we want to hear from you. If you want to share what you've learned, have any comments or just want to tell us something awesome we should cover in a future episode, you can find our profiles on LinkedIn, or email us at hello@decksupport.net. Our website is https://decksupport.net.

]]> <p>In this episode, we talk about figuring out whether you need a co-founder, how people have found their business partner (and partners!) and how to do the right things to get off to a good start from day one.</p><p>Huge thanks to Sara Stephens of Rest Less, Colin Brown of Adimo, consulting CTO Sunil Jaiswal, consultant, mentor and coach Ross Broadbent, Lori Cheek, founder of dating app Cheekd, and Dan Smith, fractional and consulting CTO and coach. We couldn&#39;t have made this without all of your contributions!</p><p>Deck Support is produced by Rich Kershaw and Emilie Leckie. </p><p>We cover real stories from people growing tech startups, and we want to hear from you. If you want to share what you&#39;ve learned, have any comments or just want to tell us something awesome we should cover in a future episode, you can find our profiles on LinkedIn, or email us at hello@decksupport.net. Our website is https://decksupport.net.</p> 66fd12ae-2c9d-4c22-bb9e-8ea259b922cb https://anchor.fm/decksupport/episodes/Episode-2-Co-founders---do-you-need-one--how-do-you-find-one-and-how-do-you-find-a-fit-est3i8 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 11:16:23 +0000 1148 no full Episode 1: Welcome to Deck Support Episode 1: Welcome to Deck Support 1 1 Deck Support <p>Sarah and Rich talk about why they're making Deck Support, and the challenges in the tech startup community that led them here. We cover real stories from people growing tech startups, and we want to hear from you. If you want to share what you've learned, have any comments or just want to tell us something awesome we should cover in a future episode, you can find us on Facebook, LinkedIn, or email us at hello@decksupport.net. Our website is https://decksupport.net.</p> Sarah and Rich talk about why they're making Deck Support, and the challenges in the tech startup community that led them here. We cover real stories from people growing tech startups, and we want to hear from you. If you want to share what you've learned, have any comments or just want to tell us something awesome we should cover in a future episode, you can find us on Facebook, LinkedIn, or email us at hello@decksupport.net. Our website is https://decksupport.net.

]]> <p>Sarah and Rich talk about why they&#39;re making Deck Support, and the challenges in the tech startup community that led them here. We cover real stories from people growing tech startups, and we want to hear from you. If you want to share what you&#39;ve learned, have any comments or just want to tell us something awesome we should cover in a future episode, you can find us on Facebook, LinkedIn, or email us at hello@decksupport.net. Our website is https://decksupport.net.</p> 8c6c4b31-71bc-49d2-be7d-92083d28fed7 https://anchor.fm/decksupport/episodes/Episode-1-Welcome-to-Deck-Support-erfvqo Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000 751 no trailer Trailer Trailer 1 Deck Support <p><strong>In which we tell you what's coming soon.</strong></p> In which we tell you what's coming soon.

]]> <p><strong>In which we tell you what&#39;s coming soon.</strong></p> 4f80b938-c8f5-46e8-8a6d-881430dbd5ba https://anchor.fm/decksupport/episodes/Trailer-erfvtd Mon, 01 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000 40 no