Pitch Deck
Structure a concise investor or partner pitch deck with a clear problem-to-solution narrative before fundraising conversations.
Overview
Pitch-deck is an agent skill most often used in Validate (also Idea research and Launch distribution) that applies startup pitch deck structure and best-practice guidance for concise investor storytelling.
Install
npx skills add https://github.com/ailabs-393/ai-labs-claude-skills --skill pitch-deckWhat is this skill?
- 10–15 slides maximum with one key message per slide
- Standard arc: Problem → Solution → Opportunity → Why Us
- Section guidance for title, problem, solution, market, business model, traction, team, ask
- Emphasizes visuals, data, and customer stories over dense text
- General principles: concision, story, and emotional engagement
- 10–15 slides maximum recommended
- Standard sections include problem, solution, market, business model, traction, team, and ask
Adoption & trust: 1.1k installs on skills.sh; 399 GitHub stars; 2/3 security scanners passed (skills.sh audits).
What problem does it solve?
You know your product but lack a tight slide narrative that quantifies the problem and ends with a clear ask.
Who is it for?
First-time founders preparing angel or seed conversations who want checklist-driven slide content, not a blank deck.
Skip if: Teams needing production slide automation, legal fundraising documents, or deep financial modeling spreadsheets.
When should I use this skill?
User asks for pitch deck structure, investor slide order, or startup deck best practices before drafting slides.
What do I get? / Deliverables
You get an outline-aligned deck story with section-level bullets you can paste into Keynote, Google Slides, or a design tool.
- Section-by-section slide outline and bullet guidance
- Narrative arc from problem through ask
Recommended Skills
Journey fit
Spans multiple journey phases - primary shelf plus alternate fits below.
Pitch decks crystallize problem, solution, and opportunity while you are still proving the idea and scoping what to build. Scope and narrative framing for validate—not full visual design implementation in Build.
Where it fits
Turn competitor and pain-point notes into quantified problem slides before committing to a build.
Align MVP scope slides with what you will demo in the next two weeks of customer calls.
Reuse traction and market slides for accelerator demo day or a warm intro email bundle.
How it compares
Reference playbook for deck copy and structure—not a generator that exports .pptx files.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is pitch-deck for?
Solo and indie builders fundraising or partnering who want Claude-guided best practices for slide order and messaging.
When should I use pitch-deck?
In Validate when scoping your raise narrative, in Idea when framing opportunity for advisors, and at Launch when pitching press or accelerators—with the same problem-solution arc.
Is pitch-deck safe to install?
Treat it as editorial guidance; review the Security Audits panel on this page and inspect the stub index.js if your policy blocks executable skill entrypoints.
SKILL.md
READMESKILL.md - Pitch Deck
export default async function pitch_deck(input) { console.log("🧠 Running skill: pitch-deck"); // TODO: implement actual logic for this skill return { message: "Skill 'pitch-deck' executed successfully!", input }; } { "name": "@ai-labs-claude-skills/pitch-deck", "version": "1.0.0", "description": "Claude AI skill: pitch-deck", "main": "index.js", "files": [ "." ], "license": "MIT", "author": "AI Labs" } # Pitch Deck Best Practices This reference guide provides best practices for creating effective pitch decks for startups and business pitches. ## General Principles ### Keep It Concise - **10-15 slides maximum**: Investors have limited attention spans - **One key message per slide**: Don't overcrowd slides with information - **Use visuals**: Images, charts, and diagrams are more impactful than text ### Tell a Story - Create a narrative arc: Problem → Solution → Opportunity → Why Us - Make it memorable and emotionally engaging - Use real examples and customer stories when possible ## Standard Pitch Deck Structure ### 1. Title Slide - **Company name and logo** - **Tagline/one-liner**: What you do in 10 words or less - **Contact information** (optional on title, required at end) ### 2. Problem - **Identify a real pain point**: What problem are you solving? - **Quantify the problem**: Use data and statistics - **Make it relatable**: Use examples or stories - **Show urgency**: Why does this need to be solved now? **Example bullet points:** - "70% of small businesses struggle with cash flow management" - "Current solutions are complex, expensive, and time-consuming" - "This costs SMBs $10B+ annually in lost productivity" ### 3. Solution - **Present your product/service**: How does it solve the problem? - **Key features/benefits**: Focus on outcomes, not just features - **Unique value proposition**: What makes your solution special? - **Demo or visual**: Show, don't just tell **Example bullet points:** - "AI-powered cash flow forecasting in real-time" - "Automated payment reminders reduce late payments by 50%" - "Simple interface that takes 5 minutes to set up" ### 4. Market Opportunity - **Total Addressable Market (TAM)**: Total market demand - **Serviceable Available Market (SAM)**: Market you can reach - **Serviceable Obtainable Market (SOM)**: Market you can realistically capture - **Market trends**: Growth rate, tailwinds, market drivers **Example structure:** - "TAM: $50B global market for SMB financial software" - "SAM: $10B addressable with our go-to-market strategy" - "SOM: $500M realistic capture over 5 years" - "Market growing at 25% CAGR driven by digitization" ### 5. Product - **Product demo/screenshots**: Visual representation of your product - **Key features**: 3-5 most important capabilities - **User experience**: How customers interact with it - **Technology/Innovation**: What makes it technically impressive ### 6. Traction - **Key metrics**: Revenue, users, growth rate - **Milestones achieved**: Product launches, partnerships, awards - **Customer testimonials**: Social proof - **Growth trajectory**: Show momentum with charts **Investor Metrics to Include:** - Revenue and growth rate - Customer acquisition metrics (CAC, LTV) - Retention/churn rates - Unit economics - Key partnerships or customers ### 7. Business Model - **Revenue streams**: How do you make money? - **Pricing strategy**: What do customers pay? - **Unit economics**: CAC, LTV, margins - **Sales channels**: Direct, partners, self-serve, etc. **Example bullet points:** - "SaaS subscription model: $50/month per user" - "Average customer: 20 users = $1,000 MRR" - "CAC: $200, LTV: $12,000, LTV/CAC = 60x" - "85% gross margins, path to profitability clear" ### 8. Competition - **Competitive landscape**: Who else is in the market? - **Competitive advantages**: Why are you better/different? - **Barriers to entry**: What protects your position? **Approaches:** - **Competitor matrix**: 2x2 grid showing po