presentation-pitch-deck
Create investor pitch decks designed to stand alone without a presenter. Follows Sequoia/YC frameworks with traction-first structure and standalone readability. Use when creating a "pitch deck", "investor presentation", "fundraising deck", or any deck sent async to investors, partners, or stakeholders who won't have the presenter alongside.
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Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/aaronvanston/skills-presentations --skill presentation-pitch-deck- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads presentation-pitch-deck automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Pitch Deck
Create investor-ready pitch decks that get meetings, pass AI screening, and tell your story without you in the room.
Pitch Deck vs. Presented Deck
| Aspect | Presented Deck | Pitch Deck |
|---|---|---|
| Text density | Minimal — speaker adds context | Higher — must stand alone |
| Structure | Flexible narrative | Expected frameworks (Sequoia, YC) |
| Traction | Discussed verbally | Shown prominently with charts |
| The Ask | Built to naturally | Explicit dedicated slide |
| Length | Flexible | 10-15 slides max |
| Reading speed | 3 sec/slide (glance media) | 30-60 sec/slide (studied) |
The 10-Slide Framework
Slide 1: Title
Company name, one-line description, contact info, optional traction hook.
Slide 2: Problem
The pain point — who experiences it, why it's urgent. Lead with customer quotes or data. If the problem isn't real or urgent, nothing else matters.
Slide 3: Solution
Product in 30 seconds. Show transformation ("Before → After"), not feature lists.
Slide 4: Traction
Charts over text. Revenue, users, growth rate, milestones, customer logos. Move this earlier if numbers are strong.
Slide 5: Market Size
TAM, SAM, SOM with clear definitions. Bottom-up calculation preferred. Why now?
**TAM:** $X global market
**SAM:** $Y — target segment in target geographies
**SOM:** $Z — specific niche you're capturing now
Slide 6: Business Model
How you make money. Pricing structure, unit economics (CAC, LTV, payback), path to profitability.
Slide 7: Competition
Competitive landscape (matrix or quadrant). Your differentiation. Never say "no competition."
Slide 8: Team
Photos, names, one-line credentials. Why this team wins. Key advisors if notable.
Slide 9: Financials & Roadmap
Revenue projections (realistic), key milestones, use of funds preview, path to next round.
Slide 10: The Ask
Amount, use of funds breakdown, milestones it unlocks, clear CTA.
**Raising:** $XM [Stage]
**Use of Funds:**
- 50% Product (core features, AI capabilities)
- 30% Go-to-market (sales team, partnerships)
- 20% Operations (support, infrastructure)
**Next step:** 30-minute call to discuss partnership
Writing for Async Reading
Headlines: Bold but complete
Bad: "Traction" (too sparse for async)
Good: "1,000+ Customers, $10M ARR, 10% MoM Growth"
Body text: More context, still scannable
- 2-3 bullet points per section, each a complete thought
- Bold the key phrase, explain after
Data: Always visualize
Charts > Tables > Bullets > Paragraphs
The "Forwardable" Test
If an associate forwards this to a partner with no context, does it make sense?
AI Screening
Modern VC firms use AI to screen decks. Optimize for extraction:
- Clear slide titles matching expected categories
- Metrics in text, not just images
- Consistent formatting so data can be parsed
Common Mistakes
| Mistake | Why it fails |
|---|---|
| No clear ask | Investors don't know what you want |
| Features over benefits | They care about outcomes, not specs |
| TAM fantasy | "$1T market" without credible math |
| No traction proof | Words without evidence |
| Too many slides | 20+ signals lack of focus |
| No team photos | Feels impersonal, forgettable |
Format Guidelines
- 10 slides ideal, 15 max. Appendix slides clearly separated.
- PDF for sending — under 10MB, named
Company - Stage Deck - Month Year.pdf - High contrast for data visualization, readable at 50% zoom (how VCs often review)
Workflow
- Clarify the raise — stage, amount, use of funds
- Identify traction — what's the strongest proof point?
- Choose framework — Sequoia (story-driven) or YC (traction-driven)
- Draft 10 slides — one idea per slide
- Apply forwardable test — does each slide work standalone?
- Cut ruthlessly — every slide must earn its place
FAQ
What does the presentation-pitch-deck skill do?
Create investor pitch decks designed to stand alone without a presenter. Follows Sequoia/YC frameworks with traction-first structure and standalone readability. Use when creating a "pitch deck", "investor presentation", "fundraising deck", or any deck sent async to investors, partners, or stakeholders who won't have the presenter alongside.
How do I install presentation-pitch-deck?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/aaronvanston/skills-presentations --skill presentation-pitch-deck in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/presentation-pitch-deck/ (personal) or .claude/skills/presentation-pitch-deck/ (project).
Which AI agents can use presentation-pitch-deck?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is presentation-pitch-deck safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains presentation-pitch-deck?
It is published by aaronvanston in aaronvanston/skills-presentations. It has 331 recorded installs.
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