Oh man, I’ve been through that nightmare. Pitch decks are tricky because they’re not just “slides” — they’re your story, strategy, and personality all wrapped into a visual format. When my deck felt disjointed, what helped was thinking in terms of flow: problem → solution → proof → roadmap. Once that clicked, the design became way easier.
If you want inspiration, take a look at Presentation Design Service. Their approach is super minimalistic but very strategic — every slide has a clear purpose. Even if you don’t hire anyone, their structure alone is a great benchmark for what an investor-friendly deck should look like.