Startup Consulting

Strategic services for early-stage founders

by Paul DC


About Me

I'm Paul DC — I've helped over 600+ startups and founders across 80+ countries, raising over $12M in combined funding.

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Startup Services

one month
investor-ready program

A 4-week intensive designed to turn your startup from pitch chaos to clarity that raises capital.
✅ 4 live group sessions + templates + direct feedback
✅ Limited seats per cohort
📆 Join the next cohort → Get investor-ready in 30 days.


professional
pitch deck review

Get brutal, professional feedback on your deck before investors see it.
🎯 Detailed video teardown (story, structure, visuals, metrics)
💡 Delivered within 72h
🚀 Fix what’s killing your chances before your next call.


founder
linkedin optimization

Position yourself like the founder investors want to fund.
💼 Profile rewrite + banner redesign
✍️ Authority-driven About section + featured assets
📈 Turn your LinkedIn into your credibility engine.


From Scattered to
Investor-Ready

Without Blowing Your Shot.

A 4-week program for early-stage founders to turn messy decks & shaky pitches into investor-ready confidence.

First cohort starts November
50% beta pre-launch pricing


What you'll get

  • Clarity on your story → stop fumbling, start compelling.

  • Investor-proof deck → structure, flow & what VCs actually want.

  • Pitch confidence → practice tough questions before the room does.

🚀 Includes access to weekly live async workshops

⚡ Limited seats — only for a few founders in our November cohort.

Get over $3,500 in value.Lock in your spot for just $250.

(Secured via Stripe — instant confirmation)

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Built by Paul DC — after 600+ startups and founders advised across 80+ countries, raising over $12M in combined funding.


🚀 Full Curriculum


WEEK 0 - Investor Mindset:

  • Step into the shoes of those who decide whether to fund you or not. Learn investor psychology.


WEEK 1 - Story Sprint:

  • Nail your founder narrative + problem/solution clarity so investors lean in instead of zoning out.


WEEK 2 - Deck Builder:

  • Structure a Sequoia style pitch deck that investors actually want to see (market, traction, financials, team).


WEEK 3 - Pitch Gym:

  • Practice delivery + tough Q&A until you’re confident under pressure.


WEEK 4 - Investor Readiness Plan:

  • Identify your milestones, metrics, and PR moves to show you’re serious about growth.


PLUS - Weekly Live Workshops:

  • Deepen the understanding of the different parts of getting investor ready.


(Secured via Stripe — instant confirmation)

Turn Your LinkedIn Into An Investor Magnet

Your profile shouldn’t read like a resume.It should position you as the founder investors want to fund.

Investors don’t fund startups — they fund founders.
Make sure your profile says ‘I’m worth betting on.’

  1. Full profile rewrite (top-to-bottom)

  2. Banner + featured section optimized for credibility

  3. Delivered in 3 business days in pdf report*

*live upload to profile opt-in for extra fee

Get the $300 Optimization
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Built by Paul DC — after 600+ startups and founders advised across 80+ countries, raising over $12M in combined funding.


Your deck probably sucks

and I'll tell you why...

600+ Founders Fixed | $12M Raised
Brutal, actionable feedback AI can’t give.

Get the $300 Honest Review
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Why this exists

Pretty Slides Don’t Raise Money.

Founders obsess over design.
Investors care about clarity, story, and traction.
I’ve seen more decks than 99% of consultants.
Most fail in the first 30 seconds. Even those built with top-notch AI.
My job?
Show you exactly why — before a VC does.


How It Works

  1. Upload Your Deck → PDF, Keynote, or Google Slides.

  2. Get Brutal Feedback → I’ll mark it up or record a 10–15 min Loom.

  3. Fix Fast → 72h turnaround, no calls, no fluff.


The Offer

The $300 Honest Review

Includes:

  • Slide-by-slide teardown

  • Overall narrative consistency check

  • Full PDF report OR 15' Loom Video

  • Actionable fixes you can implement instantly

  • Delivered within 72h


The Proof

Trusted by 600+ Founders Worldwide

I was a Top Rated Pro on Fiverr until the platform started dying.
Now I work directly with founders, without middlemen.

“Absolutely a legend in the deck making realm! Great work and 10/10 would hire again!”
— Founder, Tokenized Real Estate Startup

“His advices and comments were extremely helpful, while he took raw input and constructed a fantastic pitch deck.”
— Founder, Ed-Tech Startup

“Extremely responsive, organized, to the point and consistent. His attention to detail is exactly what I have been looking for in someone who can assist with the Deck Design process.”
— Founder, Fin-Tech Startup

“Paul takes your work and elevates it to a level you don't even realize is possible...a maestro.”
— Founder, Real Estate Development Company

All reviews verifiable on my former Fiverr profile


Your Last Mile

Don’t Bomb Your Pitch.

Founders waste time and efforts building decks that get ignored.For $300, you’ll know the truth in 72h.Cheaper than silence from a VC.


Second thoughts?
Check me out

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At The Maestro Agency, I treat every deck and document shared with me as confidential. I use them only for the purpose of providing my review and consulting services.

Thank you for your purchase!

First beta cohort access begins on Oct 20th.I will send access to the program to the email address you provided during the checkout process.If you have any questions, contact me below.

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Terms & Conditions

The Maestro Agency

Effective Date: Sept 1, 2025

These Terms & Conditions (“Terms”) govern the use of services provided by The Maestro Agency LLC (“we,” “us,” “our”). By engaging our services, you agree to these Terms.1. Scope of Services
The Maestro Agency provides consulting and educational services designed to support startup founders and entrepreneurs. These include, but are not limited to:
- Pitch Deck Reviews – one-off consulting, reviews, and feedback on pitch decks and related investor materials.
- Investor-Ready Program – a multi-week structured program providing curriculum, group sessions, asynchronous reviews, and advisory designed to help founders improve their investor readiness.
- Other Advisory Services – as described on our website or agreed in writing.
The specific scope of your service is as described on our website, promotional materials, or your individual agreement.
2. Confidentiality
We understand that materials shared with us may include sensitive or proprietary information. We agree to use best efforts to keep all materials (including pitch decks, business information, and related documents) confidential and to use them solely for the purpose of providing our services.
However, because we utilize third-party platforms such as Google Forms, Google Drive, Loom, and email for collection, storage, and delivery, we cannot guarantee absolute security or accept liability for breaches outside our control.
This is not a formal Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). If you require a specific NDA, please contact us prior to submitting materials.
3. Intellectual Property
- Client Materials: All intellectual property provided by the Client (e.g., pitch decks, logos, company data) remains the Client’s property.
- Agency Materials: Any deliverables, reviews, curriculum, templates, or training materials produced by The Maestro Agency remain our property until full payment is received. Upon payment:
-- Clients of Deck Reviews receive the right to use our deliverables for their intended business purposes.
-- Clients of the Investor-Ready Program receive a personal, non-transferable license to use program materials for their own business purposes only. Sharing, distributing, or reselling program materials is strictly prohibited.
4. Payment & Refund Policy
- All services are billed in advance and must be paid in full before access or delivery begins.
- All sales are final. Services are non-refundable under any circumstances.
- Because our services are based on expertise, time, intellectual property, and professional judgment, results cannot be guaranteed and refunds will not be issued.
- For the Investor-Ready Program, access is granted immediately upon payment (for recorded modules) or at scheduled times (for live sessions), unless informed otherwise. Non-attendance or failure to participate does not entitle the Client to a refund or credit.
5. Client Responsibilities
The Client is responsible for:
- Providing accurate, complete, and timely information necessary for delivery of services.
- Attending scheduled calls or sessions for the Program.
- Completing assignments, exercises, or required tasks to benefit from the Program.
Delays or omissions by the Client may affect timelines and outcomes, for which The Maestro Agency is not liable.
6. Disclaimers
- Our services are educational and advisory in nature.
- We do not provide legal, financial, or investment advice.
- Participation in the Program or use of our services does not guarantee funding, investment, or business success.
- The Client remains solely responsible for business decisions and outcomes.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, The Maestro Agency shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use of our services.
Our total liability, if any, shall be limited to the amount the Client paid for the specific service.
8. Privacy Policy Acceptance
By using our services, you acknowledge and agree to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your information. The Privacy Policy forms part of these Terms. It is the Client’s responsibility to review the Privacy Policy, available at: https://themaestro.agency/privacy.
9. Governing Law
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wyoming, United States of America. Any disputes shall be resolved under the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Wyoming.
10. Changes to Terms
We may update or modify these Terms at any time. Updates will be posted to this page with the new effective date. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
11. Contact
For any questions regarding these Terms, please contact:
The Maestro Agency LLC
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://themaestro.agency

Privacy Policy

The Maestro Agency

Effective Date: Sept 1, 2025

1. Introduction
At The Maestro Agency, your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the information you share with us when you engage with our services through https://themaestro.agency. By using our services, you agree to this Policy.
2. Information We Collect
- Information you provide when submitting pitch decks, business documents, program assignments, or participation in group sessions.
- Personal details you share with us voluntarily (e.g., name, email address, company information).
- Basic technical data automatically collected when you use our website (e.g., IP address, browser type, analytics data).
- Recordings or transcripts of live sessions, Loom reviews, or other program-related interactions (where applicable).
3. How We Use Your Information
- To deliver the services you request (deck reviews, investor-ready program, consulting, and related communications).
- To respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
- To improve our website and services.
- To send occasional updates or relevant program information, if you’ve opted into our mailing list.
4. Confidentiality and Security
We treat your materials as confidential and use them solely for service delivery.
We use third-party platforms (e.g., Google Drive, Google Forms, Loom, Zoom, email) for collection, storage, and communication. While we take reasonable steps to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security and accept no liability for breaches outside our control.
If you require additional protection, you may request a formal NDA before sharing materials.
5. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your information to third parties.
We may share data only when required by law or to comply with legal obligations.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information only for as long as necessary to provide services and comply with legal obligations.
You may request deletion of your materials and personal information at any time by contacting us.
Program recordings, assignments, or session notes may be retained for a limited period (e.g., 12 months) for internal training, quality assurance, or client support purposes unless deletion is requested earlier
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:
- Access, update, or correct your personal information.
- Request deletion of your information.
- Withdraw consent for certain uses
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. The most current version will always be available on our website, with the updated date shown at the top.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
The Maestro Agency LLC
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://themaestro.agency