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OPENING TIPS Light with Content Less than 10 words per page is ideal Graphics, charts and screenshots Single word bullets In person, tell a story around this framework with conversation, not on the slides

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OPENING TIPS Light with Content Less than 10 words per page is ideal Graphics, charts and screenshots Single word bullets

In person, tell a story around this framework with conversation, not on the slides

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TITLELOGO

<2-5 word tagline or mission>

<“Quote from credible investor, customer or thought leader about your business”>

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VISION<Bold, concise statement>

<Ambitious. Big statement>

<What’s your core mission for what you’re hoping to solve/enable/build>

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SIZE OF MARKET (MASSIVE)<Data/stats on market size, existing proof points, etc.>

<Graphs>

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INDUSTRY Competition Market share <pie chart> Revenue flows and charts Existing product/services options

*Be able to speak to each bullet point in depth

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CURRENT PAIN<Current frustration>

What is broken? Why is it broken? Why should your product or service exist? What is the opportunity?

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YOUR PRODUCT OR SERVICE<Description of your product>

Key differentiators (Screen shots)

< Showcase a product demonstration if available, highlighting value proposition/core competency>

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WHY THERE IS A NEED <List out why the time is right for your business to succeed>

<Why Now?>

< Explain macro trends, new enabling technologies, new laws, etc. give you a chance to succeed while others who have tried have failed>

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TRACTION<Explain market viability>

Current stats on usage, traction, etc. Plan for getting initial users/customers Speak to roadmap & near term plans

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BUSINESS MODEL<List the ways you will make money>

Short term or just one simple approach List alternate monetization possibilities

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CUSTOMER ACQUISITION<List approaches/tactics you’re going to use to get customers>

Initial set, plus over time

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WHO WE ARE <List pictures plus short bio on each founder/team member>

Highlight relevant previous experience List areas of ownership/responsibility in current venture

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SUMMARY<List 3-5 key takeaways from deck>

Recommendations to include: Market size Core insight on product/market Highlight any traction

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FUNDRAISING<List amount raising as well as investors that are currently in the round>

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CLOSING SLIDE<Logo>

<Company tagline>

<Contact Information: ____ @yourcompany.com>

<Quote from 1st slide>

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ADDITIONAL ADVICE Be yourself Let the true colors of your team show Give the presentation a bit of your own personality Have FUN

*This is a deck for B2B companies that should only serve as a suggested guideline.