I'm creating a pitch deck for my startup to present to potential investors. Please provide detailed prompts and guidance for each slide to help me craft a compelling presentation.
STARTUP DETAILS:
- Company name: [COMPANY NAME]
- Industry/sector: [INDUSTRY/SECTOR]
- Product/service: [BRIEF DESCRIPTION]
- Target market: [TARGET AUDIENCE]
- Current stage: [SEED/SERIES A/ETC.]
- Funding goal: [AMOUNT SEEKING]
- Unique value proposition: [WHAT MAKES YOU DIFFERENT]
- Current traction: [KEY METRICS TO DATE]
For each of the following standard pitch deck slides, please provide:
1. SLIDE PURPOSE
* Primary objective of this slide
* Why investors care about this information
* How it fits into the overall story
2. KEY CONTENT PROMPTS
* 4-5 specific questions this slide should answer
* Essential data points or metrics to include
* Supporting evidence recommendations
3. STRUCTURAL GUIDANCE
* Content organization best practices
* Information hierarchy considerations
* Text-to-visual ratio recommendations
4. DESIGN & VISUALIZATION TIPS
* Effective chart/graphic types for this content
* Visual emphasis techniques
* Design pitfalls to avoid
5. DIFFERENTIATION STRATEGIES
* How to make this slide stand out
* Industry-specific considerations
* Investor psychology insights
6. COMMON MISTAKES
* Typical errors founders make on this slide
* What raises red flags for investors
* How to avoid appearing unprepared
Please provide this detailed guidance for each of these standard pitch deck slides:
- Cover slide
- Problem statement
- Solution overview
- Market opportunity
- Product/service demonstration
- Business model
- Go-to-market strategy
- Competitive landscape
- Traction & milestones
- Team & advisors
- Financial projections
- Funding ask & use of funds
- Vision & roadmap
Additionally, suggest any industry-specific slides that would be particularly relevant for my type of startup, with the same detailed guidance. Help me create a pitch deck that tells a compelling story while addressing the key questions investors need answered before they'll consider funding my venture.