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Josh KopelmanunlockedChris: together at First Round Capital (2014–2026)
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Chris: together at Office of Graduate Studies, California State University, Fullerton
Chris: together at Beautiful Ai
About
Chris Laughlin is the founder of 4th & King, where he works with founders to develop and refine investor pitch decks and presentations. His process involves real-time, in-person collaboration with founders and their teams, including reviewing business models and metrics and rehearsing presentations. He also serves in a Pitch Assist role at First Round Capital.
Experience
- 4th & KingFoundercurrent2014 — presentSan Francisco
- First Round CapitalPitch Assistcurrent2014 — presentSan Francisco
- Berkeley SkyDeckFundraising Mentorcurrent2025 — presentBerkeley, CA
- Beautiful.aiCreative Director2017 — 2018San Francisco, California, United States
- Duarte DesignSenior Designer2010 — 2014Sunnyvale, CA
- Saatchi & Saatchi3D Production Intern2010
- Office of Graduate Studies, California State University, FullertonLead Designer2009 — 2010
- Center for Sustainability, CSUFDesign Consultant2010
- Embracing Ambiguity - Gallery Show BookJunior Art Director2009 — 2010
- Labor Law CenterJunior Designer2007
Skills & more
Pitching4Presentations4Typography37Graphic Design39Storyboarding24Branding & Identity16Art Direction12Logo Design10Visual Storytelling3Creative Direction5Illustration4Startup Fundraising4
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KeynoteAdobe Creative SuiteIllustratorPowerPointJavaScriptVisual BasicPHPVB.netHTMLCSSInDesignPhotoshopFrom Chris's professional profile.
Colleagues at First Round Capital
Amy Fu
Vice President, Investments at First Round Capital
An Vu
Recruiter at First Round Capital
Anisha Gupta
GTM Strategy and Ops at First Round Capital
Anne Loeslein
Executive Assistant at First Round Capital
Annie Duke
Investor at Renegade Partners
Arpan Punyani
Co-founder and General Partner at Garuda Ventures
Ashley Mayer
Co-founder and full-time GP at Coalition Operators
Bill Trenchard
Partner at First Round Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Chris Laughlin?
- Chris Laughlin is the founder of 4th & King, where he works with founders to develop and refine investor pitch decks and presentations. His process involves real-time, in-person collaboration with founders and their teams, including reviewing business models and metrics and rehearsing presentations. He also serves in a Pitch Assist role at First Round Capital.
- Where does Chris Laughlin work?
- Chris Laughlin is Pitch Assist Design Lead at First Round Capital.
- Where did Chris Laughlin go to school?
- Chris Laughlin studied at California State University, Fullerton (BFA, Graphic Design).
Same school
Also attended California State University, Fullerton48
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Shared employers
Also worked at Beautiful.ai2
Also worked at Saatchi & Saatchi26
John DennyVP, eCommerce & Digital at CAVU Consumer PartnersMolly MartellHead of Brand at HeadlineRobert SeniorBrand Master at Redrice VenturesShira WhiteFounder, BeautifulNow at The 98Emily HeywardFounding Partner at Habitat PartnersJB OsborneFounding Partner at Habitat Partners
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