Pitch decks have been used to launch many of the most successful companies of the 21st century. At its core, a pitch deck is about asking others to come along on your company’s journey. That might include asking for investment or for potential employees to join the company and contribute to its success. Let’s learn more about the key principles in business plan pitch decks, and how you can build your own in less time than ever before thanks to templates. What Is a Pitch Deck? One of the key differentiators of the pitch deck format is that it makes an “ask” of the audience.