Waiting Room
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Breathing Room
Like any living, breathing creature, slides have a natural habitat. They're happiest in wide fields and open skies. Each slide should be "long as a thought."
Second Opinion 003
We dive into the pitch deck of deepfake detection startup, DeepTrust.
Protagonist
Your protagonist can be you (the founder), a technology, or an uncommon belief.
Eyebrows
"Eyebrow text" are directional wayfinding labels that sit above your headlines. They say something like, "Problem" "Solution". Small but mighty, we use them ~75% of the time.
P33 Storytelling Webinar
Part 1 of our workshop with P33 Chicago's rockstar founders. We cover the many parts of successful storytelling from our time and experience in the (deck) doctor's office.
Second Opinion 004
We dive into slides for fractional real estate startup, Blockplot!
Dodge the Bullet
12pt bullets wave a "hey, you don't need to read this part, it's not important" flag. They're lazy. Just about anything is better than bullet points.
Speed to Solution
Like clockwork, Elizabeth Yin tells us and our clients to hurry our sh** up and get to the exciting solution already.
How to address "Competition"
The Docs share some tips on how to crush that scary Competition slide in your pitch deck. They take a look at 4 real-life competition slides from startups, to show you how it's done.
Static → Dynamic
Lines, arrows, brackets, and relative positioning are where it's at. Use them to connect concepts and show. Just remember, keep diagrams simple!
Narrative Headlines
Sharp, descriptive headlines are the backbone of an engaging story. When each slide focuses on a single clear point, your deck becomes infinitely more digestible.
Superpowers
Investors are evaluating you and your business for your unique "superpowers." So, think through what makes you special, and make it a clear takeaway for anyone who sees your deck.
P33 Design Webinar
Part 2 of our exciting workshop with P33 Chicago's rockstar founders. Lots of distilled advice for designing early-stage decks, some demos of past projects, and an elucidating Q&A.
BIG # s are the BEST #s
Unlike pills, the bigger your #s are, the easier they are to swallow. But make your numbers count. Investors can't stand dumb numbers or numbers without context.
Second Opinion 004
We reimagine some slides for Eltra, a startup building electric boosters for vehicles.
Half and Half
Half and half is a type of milk AND a slide structure. Who knew! You can use a full-bleed block of color to split a slide in two for double the trouble.
The Shovel
One of the worst things you can do in a pitch deck is BS. If something is too good to be true, don't lie - leave it out.
Kryptonite
A big misconception is that vulnerability is a sign of weaknesses. In pitch decks, it can be a signal of self-awareness and credibility. Call out your holes so that investors don't have to.
The #1 Tip to Increase Conversions
The Docs share their #1 tip to improve how your pitch deck is received by investors. They dive into some slides from Animation Automation company, Movmi!
All Caps Capital Podcast
Such a funny jam sesh. These guys rock.
Bring magic to your AI Startup’s deck
The Docs show how to zig where other's may zag. They deep dive into the pitch deck of AI startup WorkSense.
The Pitch Clinic
The groundbreaking deep dive guide to transform your pitch deck into an unforgettable story.
The Skim
Make key takeaways unmissable. The skimmer gets their streamlined narrative, and the deep reader gets rewarded with a more colorful story.