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Mark SusterEvent or Something

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Mark Suster@msusterBothSidesoftheTable.com

Thin header“Thick header”

White Banner and Blue Text

Simple chart

Text box labels

No f#ckin 3D

4-5 slice max

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Triple OT

White text on a dark banner

This arrow looks great!

This color of blue is R58 G82 B115

Keep those shadows high and tight.90 degrees and 2pt distance.

This arrow looks great!

This color of blue is R58 G82 B115

Keep those shadows high and tight.90 degrees and 2pt distance.

More dark text, white banner

Custom bullet points

They are actually just small images

Don’t do this!

You should do this.

What is this for?

The Font

This font is my secret weapon. I use it on 80% of the stuff I do. It is called Benton Sans. There are a few variations.

This is Benton Sans Book. It’s good for lots of text or paragraphs but why would you have those in a powerpoint presentation anyways.

This is Benton Sans Extra Light. It’s quite sexy and good for making an understated point.

This is Benton Sans regular. It’s for bolding stuff.

This is Benton Sans Black. It’s super heavy and best used for titles or contrast.

This is Benton Sans Book. It’s good for lots of text or paragraphs but why would you have those in a powerpoint presentation anyways.

This is Benton Sans Extra Light. It’s quite sexy and good for making an understated point.

This is Benton Sans regular. It’s for bolding stuff.

This is Benton Sans Black. It’s super heavy and best used for titles.

Keep those images full width. for the most visual impact.

Look for light or dark areas to place text.

If there are none, just use a white shape fill.If there are none, just use a white shape fill.

Use high resolution images when possible. Always resize from the corners. Crop if needed.

Black is too dark

Off-black is better

Images are a 1000 words. So a cheesy image is like 1000 cheesy words. Mark, don’t use them!

Unless… it’s intentionally hilarious…

Many Investors Will Tell you To Bring on an Experienced Team Early. Don’t.

Two images… both full width. It can be done.Something about evangelists and salespeople.Two images… both full width. It can be done.Something about evangelists and salespeople.

The Co-founder Mantra is a Sacred Cow in Silicon Valley –I Believe It’s Overplayed

Three images, full width. Does not look like grandma’s scrapbook

Well that’s all. I recognize that you may not have the time to fiddle with the details too much. If you need any help, just let me know.

jess@byjess.net

Design alley-oopJess Bachman

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