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The proven pitch
deck template.
For corporate entrepreneurs.
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Pitching to corporate
leadership requires a
nuanced approach.
This handy pitch deck template was designed to help
fellow innovators just like you to create engaging,
convincing, and compelling corporate venture pitches
that truly highlight the potential of your new concept.
Having helped numerous innovation teams build
successful pitches to corporate leadership in the past,
we’ve discovered and fine-tuned the structure, tools, and
tactics that work best.
We understand the importance of getting it right the first
time, and so this template aims to help you tell the right
story to unlock the funding and resources that will take
your venture to the next level.
Be sure to check out our explainer article for additional
tips, and if you have any questions, get in touch!
Leyash Pillay
Head of Content
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Arthur Le Boudec
Venture Hub Lead
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Venture Architect
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50+ pitches delivered.
Over €10,000,000 funded.
Bundl is a venture development firm that leverages corporate assets to
rapidly build new businesses into future revenue streams.
Learn more about Bundl
Before we start.
Make sure to familiarise
yourself with the logics of
pitching by reading the
introductory article on our
blog.
Read the article
1 2 3
Ask yourself: Who will be
sitting in front of you? What
perspectives will they have?
What do they want to
achieve?
Start from the end, by filling in
‘the ask’ first (slide 73). This
might seem counterintuitive,
but it will keep you focused.
Let’s start building your
Corporate Venture Pitch!
How to use this template.
Slide 0
Cover slide
Cover slides help capture the interest of your
audience. It’s the one that gets projected while
people are entering the room or before your
conference call starts.
Black slides and black
boxes: you can remove!
Black slides and boxes provide
guidance and tips. Once you’ve read
them, simply delete and use the slide as
a template.
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8
Right to win
Roadmap
The ask
9
What unfair advantage gives you an edge over the competition?
How are you planning further growth and development?
The most important part: What is your call-to-action?
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2
3
4
5
6
The problem
The solution
Desirability
Feasibility
Viability
Go to market
What is the problem or need that you are trying to solve?
What solution can you offer?
What proof do you have that customers want or need your solution?
What proof do you have that you can make this venture happen?
What proof do you have that this venture is profitable?
How do you get to your first 100 customers?
The nine
sections of
a pitch.
8 Roadmap
The ask
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2
3
4
5
6
7
The problem
The solution
Desirability
Feasibility
Viability
Go to market
Right to win
1 The problem
First things first: What’s the problem you’re
trying to solve? This section is about getting
your audience to empathise with your end-
user, providing them a glimpse of a world
without your solution.
The problem
8 Roadmap
The ask
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
The problem
The solution
Desirability
Feasibility
Viability
Go to market
Right to win
Trends.vc - Reports on market trends and
ideas.
1 The problem
Checklist:
Traps:
Wins:
ResearchGate - Perfect for in depth
research, papers, data and stats.
Not properly backing your problem can make
it seem implausible or unrealistic.
Avoid this problem by always using reliable
and up to date sources.
Use both qualitative and quantitative
data to support your problem.
Quantitative facts
and figures, numbers,
stats
Qualitative quotes
and testimonials
Increases
understanding and
empathy for your target
audience
Increases the perceived
thoroughness and scale
of the opportunity
The Future Laboratory - Trend
forecasting and consumer insights.
Trendwatching - Consumer trends,
insights and related hands-on business ideas.
Tools:
World Bank Data - Open access global
development data.
Medium - Free expert articles on various
topics.
Define the problem and its
opportunities.
Define who your audience is and the
market share they represent.
Know your customer pain points and
how they might evolve in the future.
Explain why we should seize this
opportunity now rather than later.
Answer The Public - Discover what
people are asking about.
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The name of your concept
Date — Place
T I P
Choose a triggering
slogan like ‘Our way
forward’ or ‘The next
big thing in (industry)’
or ‘(industry) through a
new lens’. But only if it
adds value or intrigues
your audience.
Slide 1.1
Create a cover slide.
Cover slides capture the interest of your
audience. It’s the one that gets projected while
people are entering the room or before the
conference call starts.
Short, eye-catching tagline (optional)
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The way we do … (insert your
business) … is flawed.
Houston we have a problem
T I P
Dare to be outspoken
and cut right to it.
This is the moment to
capture their attention.
Slide 1.2
Define the problem.
Start clean and minimal: Tell your audience what the
problem is. We usually start with a very simple, strong
statement.
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Describe the pain
points caused by
the problem.
Houston we have a problem
T I P
You can find loads of
royalty-free images on
unsplash.com or
pexels.com. 



Extra karma points if
you credit the author.
Image that
illustrates the
problem
Image
illustrat
prob
Image that
illustrates the
Slide 1.3
Provide some context.
Use strong images to help the audience
empathise with the problem. Add concrete pain
points using multiple slides, if necessary.
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Sources:
T I P
Make sure to always
site your source.
Slide 1.4
Back the problem.
Gain secondary insights via credible institutes,
like: Newspapers, trend reports, academic
journals, etc.
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On 13 February 2018 Dubai gold trader Regal RA
DMCC became the first company in the Middle East
to get a license to trade cryptocurrencies.
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82% of people reported
having troubles with…
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Slide 1.5
Show the extent of the problem.
Show the scale of the opportunity using percentages or
data points, preferably something that indicates the size
of the stakeholder group.
Graphic element to clearly illustrate the numbers
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Slide 1.6
Illustrate relevance: Why now?
Showcase news coverage, forecasts or recent
scientific articles to illustrate the need for swift
action sooner rather than later.
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Report on the growing
importance of …
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Use quotes or highlight
important sentences to
catch the eye.
1 The problem
Examples
Zuroa pitch deck example
Bundl pitch deck example Bundl pitch deck example
8 Roadmap
The ask
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
The problem
The solution
Desirability
Feasibility
Viability
Go to market
Right to win
2 The solution
Now that your audience understands
the problem and is feeling a sense of
urgency, it’s time to introduce your
solution.
The solution
8 Roadmap
The ask
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
The problem
The solution
Desirability
Feasibility
Viability
Go to market
Right to win
Artboard Studio - Generate beautiful
mockups of products and packaging.
Checklist: Tools:
Present the value your solution brings to your
target audience (i.e. the Value Proposition).
Provide a clear and concrete overview
of the concept - make sure to include
the USP and the key features.
Define the concept’s benefits and link them
back to the pain points they address.
Wins:
Ensure your
solution is
memorable and
really sticks by
following these
three principles:
Be concrete,
keep it simple.
Don’t overwhelm your
audience and make sure
everyone understands
your massage in a
similar way.
Say something
unexpected.
If it's common sense,
why bother explaining it?
Instead, focus on what's
different, what's new.
Focus on the uncommon
aspects of your concept.
Tell a story.
Good stories are
concrete, tangible
examples that trigger
emotion in your
audience.
01 02 03
Unsplash - Beautiful, high resolution
pictures.
The Noun Project - Icons and photos to
spice up your pitch.
Humaaans - Create user scenarios and
customer journeys with this infinite amount of
customisable figurines.
Blush - Create and customise illustrations to
tell your story with ease.
Coolors - Explore and pic a colour palette to
tie your pitch together.
Present your customer journey: How
does the concept work? Make it visual,
bring your concept to life!
Figma - Online vector graphics editor and
prototyping tool with collaboration options.
2 The solution
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Slide 2.1
Talk about your Value Proposition (VP).
What value will your venture deliver to your clients?
Introduce your solution by outlining its value to stakeholders
and your target audience in a concrete, convincing statement
or sentence. Use images and/or text to show the change and/
or impact of your solution.
Your concrete value proposition here
Here: problem you’ve just presented in one sentence
Image that
illustrates the
improved situation /
happy customer
Image that
illustrates the
improved situation /
happy customer
T I P
Summarise the current
context / problem once
again…
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…and connect your VP,
illustrating the improved
situation.
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Title of the concept
that you’re pitching.
Here you can add a short
description of the USP.
Add a visual of the concept
you’re pitching.
T I P
Make it concrete: no
fluffy stock pictures.
Rather, make a
mockup of how the
service would work.
Slide 2.2
Create a concept overview.
Now it’s time to showcase your solution.
The first slide should summarise your concept’s main
Unique Selling Proposition (USP)*. Remember to be
concise and straight to the point.
*Unique Selling Proposition - the unique benefit exhibited by your
venture that enables it to stand out from competitors.
T I P
Make it brief and
concrete, and link
directly to the problem
(e.g. “Online shopping,
without the
guesswork”.
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Repeat Unique
Selling Proposition
here.
Add a visual of the concept
you’re pitching.
Slide 2.3
Showcase your key features*.
What features are essential to the solution? Don’t
emphasise the obvious, just the things that
contribute to the USP you just presented.
*Key features are the essential core traits of your concept.
Without them, your concept would be totally different or
wouldn’t work.
List or describe your key features
here while pointing them out on a
visual or mockup.
More detail on key
feature #1
More detail on key
feature #2
More detail on key
feature #3
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T I P
Think about the key
user benefits, not key
features. Your solution
should be a necessity,
not a nice to have.
01 Benefit #1
Explain this benefit in a
bit more detail: What
pain point(s) does it
solve?
Add a visual that helps
explain this key benefit
T I P
Make it concrete (no
fluffy stock pictures).
Rather, make a
mockup of how the
service would work.
You can
add an
icon here
Slide 2.4
Link the benefits to the pain
points.
Elaborate on how your concept addresses validated
customer needs. Reiterate each pain point and link it
back to the key benefits of your concept.
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02 Benefit #2
Explain this benefit in a
bit more detail: What
pain point(s) does it
solve?
Add a visual that helps
explain this key benefit
You can
add an
icon here
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03 Benefit #3
Explain this benefit in a
bit more detail: What
pain point(s) does it
solve?
Add a visual that helps
explain this key benefit
You can
add an
icon here
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Slide 2.5
Explain how it works.
Break your concept down into three to five points.
This will help make your pitch light and easy to
understand while still communicating everything your
audience needs to know.
Client
registers on
platform z
Client books
service x
Brandname
rep. arrives
at client
Service x is
carried out
by rep.
Client rates
experience
on platform
z
Client books
service x
Brandname
rep. arrives
at client
You can
add a
picture,
app frame
or website
landing
page here.
You can
add a
picture,
app frame
or website
landing
page here.
You can
add a
picture,
app frame
or website
landing
page here.
You can
add a
picture,
app frame
or website
landing
page here.
You can
add a
picture,
app frame
or website
landing
page here.
2 The solution
AirBnB pitch deck example
Airbnb pitch deck example Buffer pitch deck example
Examples
8 Roadmap
The ask
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7
The problem
The solution
Desirability
Feasibility
Viability
Go to market
Right to win
3 Desirability
What proof do you have that customers
want or need your solution?
Desirability
8 Roadmap
The ask
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The problem
The solution
Desirability
Feasibility
Viability
Go to market
Right to win
Checklist: Tools:
Present the assumptions you had before
validation.
Showcase your experiments (e.g.
smoke tests, interviews, surveys), how
they were set up and who / how many
respondents participated.
Finish with your key insights and link
back to your assumptions.
3 Desirability
Survey Monkey - Online survey tool to
validate your assumptions with your target
audience.
Hotjar - Creates website heatmaps and
analyses visitor behaviour.
Typeform - People-friendly forms and
surveys.
OTranscribe - Transcription tool for in depth
interviews.
WIX - Website builder with visual editor for
creating the perfect smoke test.
Interesting reads:
03 Testing Business
Ideas
Book - Strategyzer
02 50+ Lean validation
experiments
Report - Bundl
01 The smoke test
Techniques - Bundl
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Slide 3.1
Explain your assumptions*.
Present each assumption you’ve tested in order
to make sure your solution works and will be a
guaranteed hit with your target audience.
*Assumptions are the expectations or presumptions you have
about your venture concept. To confirm or deny these, you
have to conduct a validation track.
Customers show interest in
our product and confirm it
answers their pain points.
We have a compelling CVP
that customers are willing
to pay for it today.
Our target audience
understands how our service
works and they love our
approach.
There were a few
assumptions we
wanted to test
01
02
03
You can choose to
go over all your
assumptions at once
and present the
experiments after, or
tackle each
assumption with its
correlating set of
experiments before
moving on to the
next assumption.
T I P
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Slide 3.2
Showcase your experiments.
What kind of experiments did you set up to test
the value of the concept? Make sure to highlight
things like which tests you used, any important
sources, the number of respondents you
interviewed, etc.
Customers show interest in
our product and confirm it
addresses their pain
points.
We have a compelling CVP
that customers are willing
to pay for it today.
01
02
03
Online survey
542 respondents
Smoke test
Landing page and
advertisements
In depth interviews
20 participants
Our target audience
understands how our service
works and they love our
approach.
T I P
Take a look at our
50+ Lean validation
experiments report
to decide which ones
fit your venture
validation track best.
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Present your key insights.
3.3 How to
As explained in our 50+ Lean validation experiments
report, there are many ways to test desirability and
communicate key insights. We’ll show you some
options in the following slides.
3 Desirability
The key insights that shaped your concept into what it is today.
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Users are interested
in our solution.
You can
add a
visual
here.
T I P
Start with a strong
statement that convinces
your audience your
solution has proven
desirability.
How to:
Start strong.
Present your key insights: Were
your assumptions correct? What are
the most important things to keep in
mind moving forward?
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Preferred brand
identity #3
86%
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466 out of 542 survey respondents
Always mention how you
got to the results you’re
presenting.
How to:
Showcase survey insights.
Pick the most relevant or impactful results
you’ve collected and make sure to clarify why
they’re relevant.
Were you measuring the desirability of the
general concept or were you looking for other
specific insights?
Brand
identity #1
Brand
identity #2
Brand
identity #3
Brand
identity #4
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This technique can be
used in B2B
validation if you send
your survey to
specific professional
profiles (e.g. using
LinkedIn) or business
contacts.
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Show your complete smoke test funnel to illustrate
interest, desirability, buyer intention and valuable
end-user. feedback.
*Smoke tests enable you to gather real-world, purchase intent
data on your product or service idea as if it was ready for launch.
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How to:
Showcase smoke
test* insights.
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How to:
Showcase user flow
insights.
While carrying out tests with (digital)
mockups, ask potential customers
about:
-Their first impression
-Their opinion on the offer
-The clarity of the info provided
- Any missing elements
This will enable you to get practical
insights about your mockup and
detailed feedback about its
desirability.
Users could navigate intuitively and
quickly find the desired info on the
mockup
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Image that
illustrates your
interviewee
I like the way this
solution will keep in
mind that …
Woman, age 35, BEL
How to:
Showcase customer
interviews
Present the valuable qualitative
feedback you’ve gathered through
customer interviews.
I would love to
subscribe, I think it
would help me
with…
Man, age 27,
DE
If you would add this
type of extra service, I’d
be sold.
Man, age 38, FR
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illustrates your
interviewee
Image that
illustrates your
interviewee
Image that
illustrates your
interviewee
Image that
illustrates your
interviewee Image that
illustrates your
interviewee
Image that
illustrates you
interviewee
I haven’t seen this before, it’s
like the perfect combo
between…
Woman, age 24, FR
I like that I can search
for x while keeping an
eye on y.
Man, age 31, BEL
Yes, I’d look into this. In fact,
I’m pretty sure I would pay
even more if I needed to.
Man, age 29, DE
imagine how much time
I’d save if I don’t have to
check…
Woman, age 38, BE
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A picture of your
interviewee is a nice,
personal touch.
Make sure you have
permission to use it
though!
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Use interview quotes to
communicate emotions
and how your target
audience feels about
your solution.
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Yes, this setup would be
feasible. Nevertheless,
it is an innovation in this
area of work that we
would be interested in.
Managing partner - Health
Good thinking - you’re
approaching a classic
bottleneck in an
innovative way.
CEO - Health
From an HR perspective,
this would be an
improvement. It would fit
our current workflow
perfectly.
Head of HR - Bank and Insurance
These interviews are great for B2B
validation because they enable you to:
-Get valuable feedback from experts
-Scout for possible partners
This would benefit us
and our clients, you can
contact us again for a
follow up.
Supplier - Health
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This peaks my
interest. When are
you planning on
starting a pilot?
Head of Procurement - Logistics
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Showcase partner and
supplier interviews.
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Focus on comments
about feasibility and
expressed interest in
the solution or a
partnership.
Indicate title
and area of
work.
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These
corporations are
up for joining us.
How to:
Showcase letters of
intent.
When conducting interviews with
potential partners or suppliers ask if
they’re up to sign a letter of intent.
Letters of intent are the most
convincing way to show your
venture concept has potential and
backing.
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Examples
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8 Roadmap
The ask
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4
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6
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The problem
The solution
Desirability
Feasibility
Viability
Go to market
Right to win
4 Feasibility
What proof do you have that you can
make this venture happen?
Feasibility
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The ask
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3
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The problem
The solution
Desirability
Feasibility
Viability
Go to market
Right to win
Checklist: Tools:
List the internal and external capabilities
(technology, financial, branding,
customer service, partnerships, etc.)
that can be leveraged.
4 Feasibility
Outline any operational and technological
gaps and highlight how you will address
them.
Provide an overview of the front and back
end actions and how they work.
Monday - Keep track of projects and an overview on
your ‘Yet-to-be-Developed’ items.
Webflow - No code website builder for a
feasible proof of concept.
Feasibility testing looks at
every aspect of a venture (e.g.,
legal, economic, technical,
logistic and operational, etc.)
to determine if it’s possible to
launch and grow it
successfully.
Interesting reads:
Usabilityhub - Remote user-testing and
research platform.
What’s more important:
Your product or proof-of-
concept?
Article - Forbes
Lucidchart - Intelligent diagramming application
with e.g. service blueprints and a supporting blog.
Why your business
needs to build a service
blueprint.
Article - Corrall Design
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Slide 4.1
Provide a feasibility overview.
What elements do we need to cover before we go
live? For this section of the pitch, you can mix
and match different components, according to
what is needed for your solution.
Resources
Items to be developed
External
Internal
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Slide 4.2
Provide a front and back end timeline.
Visualise your concept flow and the associated back and front
end components you presented on slide 4.1.
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Customer
actions
Front end
Back end
Client
Awareness
Client registers on
platform z
Client books
service x
Service x is carried
out by rep.
Client rates
experience
Client books
service x
Touchpoints
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Element
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Element
Element
Element
Element
Element
Element
Element
Element
Support page Service app Email Service overview Timeline and planning Rating
T I P
Use a (simplified
version) of your service
blueprint, this will create
a comprehensive
overview of all
necessary actions and
components.
4 Feasibility
Uber pitch deck examples
Spotify pitch deck example Uber pitch deck examples
Examples
8 Roadmap
The ask
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
The problem
The solution
Desirability
Feasibility
Viability
Go to market
Right to win
5 Viability Let’s talk numbers. We’ve already
covered desirability and feasibility, now
let’s showcase your venture’s profit
potential.
Viability
8 Roadmap
The ask
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
The problem
The solution
Desirability
Feasibility
Viability
Go to market
Right to win
Checklist: Tools:
Visualise your market opportunity using
TAM, SAM and SOM.
5 Viability
Explain your business model and
revenue streams.
Show your projected revenue (3Y) as
well as your expected profits and losses.
Present the investments you’ll need and
tie them to milestones in your growth
process.
CB Insights - In need of some inspiration or market
intelligence? Get lost on CB insights.
The Market Opportunity Navigator -
Worksheets and extra resources from Where to Play.
Business Model Navigator - Interactive add-on
to the book: The Business Model Navigator.
Dun & Bradstreet - Business intelligence,
finance reports and risk-management tools.
Interesting reads:
01
The Business
Model
Navigator
Book - Oliver
Gassmann 02
Innovation - The
launchpad out of
the crisis
Article -
McKinsey 03 Book - Gruber
and Tal
Where to Play -
The Market
Opportunity
Navigator
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Market size
Slide 5.1
Highlight the size of your
market.
To get a better idea of the size your market,
calculate the:
-Total Addressable Market (TAM)
-Serviceable Addressable Market (SAM)
-Serviceable Obtainable Market (SOM)
5.75M
SMEs in the UK
3.8M
UK SMEs who call for support
on accounting tasks
1M
SMEs who use
accounting software
Describe the market
share for your solution.
TAM
SAM
SOM
T I P
Calculating your TAM,
SAM, and SOM will enable
you to more accurately
assess the risks associated
with your launch.
Template by
Slide 5.2
Explain your business model
and revenue streams.
Showcase your business model mechanics by
visualising interactions and revenue streams. If
relevant, you can also show how you’ll be
interacting with partners.
Leads
Fees
Products and services
Pay per use
Partners
You can
add an
icon here. Add your
logo here
Target
audience
You can
add an
icon here.
Production
You can
add a
logo here.
Resources Product
Resources
T I P
Keep it clean and
simple. You can
address details in
upcoming slides.
Template by
Slide 5.3
Highlight any business model
assumptions.
Perform a few back of the envelope calculations
to present the assumed numbers that come with
the business model you’ve just presented.
Assumptions
behind the model
Describe any assumed
revenues, profits, losses,
and funding linked to the
business model.
Validated
Analysed
Average price
per use
Consumer
age
Client
acquisition
cost
Consumer drop
out
Churn rate Retargeting
cost
Logistics
cost
Payment
cost
€X - €Z 24 - 36y €
€
x% x% €
€
€/unit x%
T I P
Make sure to indicate
which numbers are
validated and which
are the result of
analysis.
Template by
3.400.000
2.600.000
2.000.000
1.200.000
1.100.000
700.000
290.000
190.000
90.000
0
0
0
Slide 5.4
Visualise your projected revenue.
Limit yourself to the first three years; you want to keep
this realistic. Stay away from a bland hockey stick figure
as it adds nothing substantial to your presentation.
Launch in xx
Development Y1 Y2
Partnership with xx
Launch in xx
Revenue in (currency)
Y3
T I P
Include milestones, investments,
or growth steps that would
account for expected jumps or
drops in the numbers.
Template by
2021 2022 2023 2024
Net Sales 2.872 9.529 17.571 21.798
COGS 1.308 4.219 7.686 9.443
Gross Margin % 54,47% 55,72% 56,26% 56,68%
Logistics Cost (Shipping)
72 238 439 545
Logistics Cost (Shipping) % 2,50% 2,50% 2,50% 2,50%
Marketing
Marketing 1.409 3.364 5.163 5.382
Marketing Spent %
49,06% 35,30% 29,38% 24,69%
GE - Staffing 645 1.083 1.188 1.148
GE - Staffing % 22,48% 11,37% 6,76% 5,27%
EBITDA -821 -233 1.514 3.318
In % of net sales
-28,58% -2,45% 8,62% 15,22%
Cash Flow -1004 -283 1.470 3.304
Reached Consumers (cum) 18785 63635 132470 204230
Items Sold 95.457 318.839 589.632 733.235
Team Size 13 27 38 41
Slide 5.5
Provide a detailed business
plan.
Keep this slide as ‘clean’ as possible and make
sure to guide your audience by pointing out
relevant details and important numbers.
9.443
56,68%
T I P
Guide the focus of your
audience by circling or
highlighting the part
you are talking about.
5 Viability
Uber pitch deck example
Airbnb pitch deck example Tinder pitch deck example
Examples
8 Roadmap
The ask
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
The problem
The solution
Desirability
Feasibility
Viability
Go to market
Right to win
6 Go to market
You’ve covered all the numbers and
explained your market strategy. Now
let’s tell them how you’ll reach your first
100 customers.
Go to market
8 Roadmap
The ask
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
The problem
The solution
Desirability
Feasibility
Viability
Go to market
Right to win
Checklist: Tools:
Explain your strategy: How will you
gradually conquer this market?
Describe your plan to reach the first x
number of customers (e.g. partnerships,
online-only, influencer campaigns, etc.).
Present when and how you are planning
on scaling your business.
6 Go to market
First100users - Blog filled with tools to help you
reach your first 100 users.
Interesting reads:
01 Superhuman’s Product/Market
fit
Article - First Round Review
Expandi.io - Growth hacking tool for B2B
LinkedIn loving marketers.
02 WTF is GTMF + PLG?
Article - Blackbird
03 Idea to paying customer in 7 weeks
Blogpost - Buffer
Supermetrics - Automatically pull all the data
you need from your favourite marketing platforms.
Upviral - Get more traffic, leads and sales to grow
your business.
Phantom Buster - Chain actions and data
extraction on the web to generate overall growth.
Template by
Slide 6.1
Reaching your first 100 customers.
Explain your go to market strategy: What are your first
steps; how will you reach the first customers? Depending
on your topic, you’ll have one or more options. Make sure
you clarify which one would be more interesting and why.
How can we open
this honeypot?
Online
marketing
Through existing
channels in x
Link offering to
customers of y
Explain relevant
topics like context,
strategy or
benefits.
Explain relevant
topics like context,
strategy or
benefits.
Explain relevant
topics like context,
strategy or
benefits.
Template by
Slide 6.2
Showcase your expansion strategy.
Outline your plans for geographical expansion: Will you
start in one country, maybe two? Which year will you
start the rollout to other horizons?
Expanding our horizons
Start in France, learn and adapt,
then expand to Italy and the UK.
6 Go to market
Uber pitch deck example
Airbnb pitch deck example Uber pitch deck example
Examples
8 Roadmap
The ask
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
The problem
The solution
Desirability
Feasibility
Viability
Go to market
Right to win
7 Right to win
What unfair advantage gives you an
edge over the competition?
Right to win
8 Roadmap
The ask
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
The problem
The solution
Desirability
Feasibility
Viability
Go to market
Right to win
Checklist: Tools:
Create an overview of your market
landscape and competitors.
How will your unfair advantage evolve in
the future?
Present your unfair advantage: What
differentiates you from your competitors?
Product Hunt - Discover the latest products and
services.
Crunchbase - Innovative companies and the
people behind them.
Owler - Find and look into competitor data and
track interesting opportunities.
Trendhunter - An impressive collection of
innovation content and cutting edge ideas.
7 Right to win
Right to win example cases:
How Heineken disrupted the
craft beer market without
brewing a new drink
Case - Bundl
0
1
Wonolo, a Coca-Cola-backed
startup, provides hundreds of
jobs every day
Case - Bundl
02
ABN AMRO’s New10: A fully
digital approach to business
lending
Case - Bundl
03
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Key feature 2
Slide 7.1
Describe your market landscape
and competition.
Visualise interesting or important competitor
brands with the same or similar key features. You
can use a grid to show how your solution
differentiates itself from other brands.
Let’s take a look
at the existing
landscape.
Medium
High
Low
Medium High
Low
Key
feature
1
Add your logo here
T I P
High focus on benefit x Extend your
competition matrix
by adding highlights
or colour coding.
Template by
Slide 7.2
Highlight any unfair
advantages.
What factors make you better than your
competitors? Why will your audience choose you
over other brands?Outline any assets, benefits,
experiences or existing partnerships that will
facilitate your brand’s entry to the proposed
market segment.
Add logo
here
Access to network of experts in x
Experience with developing y
Established player in z
Strong position in adjacent
segment
Add icon
here
Add icon
here
Add icon
here
Add icon
here
Add icon
representing new
market segment
here
The perfect package to
enter
7 Right to win
Airbnb pitch deck example
Examples
8 Roadmap
The ask
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
The problem
The solution
Desirability
Feasibility
Viability
Go to market
Right to win
8 Roadmap
Show the road ahead: What plans do
you have for development and growth?
Roadmap
8 Roadmap
The ask
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
The problem
The solution
Desirability
Feasibility
Viability
Go to market
Right to win
Checklist: Tools:
Plan your expenses: What resources will
each step require?
Indicate who is involved and/or responsible
for each stage in your roadmap. This could
be partners or specific people if you already
have a team structure.
Visualise when you plan on starting and
finish each step or stage in your
development, launch and growth.
8 Roadmap
Venture Roadmap Canvas - Map out the
development of your venture.
Asana - Organises work so teams know what to
do, why it matters, and how to get it done.
Roadmunk - Roadmapping tool for building and
communicate your product strategy.
Miro - Multifunctional whiteboard universe with
several roadmapping templates.
Interesting read:
Design
Roadmapping
Book - Lianne Simonse
In the mood for a more in-depth
read? This handy guidebook is filled
with practical exercises, inspiring
ideas and great insights on long term
design roadmapping.
Roadmapping enables
organisations and
designers to outline
creative responses to
future strategic
challenges.
Template by
Slide 8.1
Present a detailed roadmap.
Make sure it includes your venture’s future
development phases and growth milestones.
Each phase should be broken down into smaller
goals that link back to your service blueprint
when possible.
Milestone a
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Step Step
Milestone c
Milestone b
We’ve got some plans.
Step
Step
Step
Step
Step Step
Step
Step
Step
Milestone d
You can add terms and conditions for
finishing or starting certain steps
Summarise the essence of phase 1 here and/or
add some notes on specific steps or expected
bottlenecks.
Summarise the essence of phase 2 here and/or add some notes on specific steps
or expected bottlenecks.
Summarise the essence of phase 3 here and/or add some notes on specific
steps or expected bottlenecks.
T I P
Template by
5.000
3.600
2.200
1.500
800
400
100
85
25
Slide 8.2
Showcase your expected
customer growth.
Make it as visual as possible and link each
milestone back to your roadmap. This will make
your plans crystal clear and increase the impact
on your audience.
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Step Step
We’ve got some plans.
Step
Step
Step
Step
Step Step
Step
Step
Step
First 100
customers!
Template by
Slide 8.3
Introduce your team or planned
team structure.
Who’s going to help you take your project from
concept to launch (and beyond)? Introduce any
existing team members and describe the profiles
you plan to hire next. Make sure to explain their
role and how their skill set will strengthen your
venture.
Present your team.
Add team
member
portrait
Add team
member
portrait
Add team
member
portrait
Add team
member
portrait
Add team
member
portrait
Add team
member
portrait
Add team
member
portrait
Add team
member
portrait
Add team
member
portrait
If your ask includes
(additional) team
members or special
profiles, include their
job descriptions and
skills.
T I P
Who will be working on
this project and what
are their strengths?
Template by
Slide 8.4
Present your budget and resource
projections.
Use your roadmap as a starting point to detail the funding and
resources you’ll need for each step.
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Step Step
Step
Step
Step
Step
Step Step
Step
Step
Step
Add some notes
on specific costs,
expenses or
detailed budget
planning.
X.XX K
Add some notes on
specific costs,
expenses or detailed
budget planning.
X.XX K
Add some notes
on specific costs,
expenses or
detailed budget
planning.
X.XX K
Add some notes
on specific costs,
expenses or
detailed budget
planning.
X.XX K
Add some notes on
specific costs,
expenses or
detailed budget
planning.
X.XX K
Add some notes on
specific costs,
expenses or detailed
budget planning.
X.XX K
Add some
notes on
specific costs,
expenses or
detailed
budget
planning.
X.XX K
Add some notes on
specific costs,
expenses or
detailed budget
planning.
X.XX K
8 Roadmap
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8 Roadmap
The ask
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
The problem
The solution
Desirability
Feasibility
Viability
Go to market
Right to win
The ask
9
It’s the call-to-action you’ve been
building up to this whole time. Building
your pitch up from here will help keep
your eye on the prize, resulting in a
sharper, focused presentation.
The ask
8 Roadmap
The ask
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
The problem
The solution
Desirability
Feasibility
Viability
Go to market
Right to win
Checklist:
Make your ask concrete (e.g. funding,
time, partnerships, infrastructure, etc.).
The ask
9
Learn from the best:
01 Zuora
Legendary sales deck. It has an
enthralling story, and a poignant
way of laying out the problem area.
02 Airbnb
The pitch deck that raised $500K.
the business case is a thing of
wonder, and it focuses on the
simplicity of the solution.
03 Buffer
A pitch deck with a gripping intro
skipping over the problem and
going straight to the solution.
Link back to your roadmap - Provide an
estimate of how many FTEs you’ll need
to reach your goals.
This is the general structure of pitch deck for a
corporate venture.
Dependent on the concept and expectations of
leadership, cherry pick the slides you need, leave out
what you don’t, and twist and turn it to suit your
narrative.
To end this pitch deck we leave you with some
examples from companies that simply nailed it, gaining
their ask and the subsequent growth.
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What we ask of you:
In order to get to
this point, we
would need…
xx.xK to build the MVP
Slide 9.1
Pitch your ask to management.
Here we are, the ask. Be concise, be concrete
and make sure you can get a clear yes or no
answer.
Make your ask as specific
as possible. What exactly
are you asking for:
Funding? More time? A
bigger team? A green light
for your approach?
T I P
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Slide 9.2
How we would tackle the future.
Tie back to your roadmap: this is the moment to
present concrete plans ahead. Use this slide to
illustrate your ask, “If you give me this, I’ll be able
to do the following.”
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Step Step
Step
Step
Step
Step
Step Step
Step
Step
Step
Add team
member
portrait
Add team
member
portrait
Add team
member
portrait
Name
0.2 FTE
Name
0.8 FTE
Add team
member
portrait
Name
0.2 FTE
Name
0.1 FTE
Add team
member
portrait
Name
0.2 FTE
Name
0.8 FTE
Add team
member
portrait
Name
0.2 FTE
Add team
member
portrait
Add team
member
portrait
Name
0.2 FTE
Add team
member
portrait
Name
0.2 FTE
Add team
member
portrait
Name
0.3 FTE
Add team
member
portrait
Name
0.3 FTE
Add team
member
portrait
Name
0.2 FTE
Add team
member
portrait
Name
0.2 FTE
Add team
member
portrait
Name
0.2 FTE
Add team
member
portrait
Name
0.4 FTE
Add team
member
portrait
Name
0.3 FTE
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The proven corporate pitch deck template: A concise guide to securing funding

  • 1. Template by The proven pitch deck template. For corporate entrepreneurs. Template by
  • 2. Pitching to corporate leadership requires a nuanced approach. This handy pitch deck template was designed to help fellow innovators just like you to create engaging, convincing, and compelling corporate venture pitches that truly highlight the potential of your new concept. Having helped numerous innovation teams build successful pitches to corporate leadership in the past, we’ve discovered and fine-tuned the structure, tools, and tactics that work best. We understand the importance of getting it right the first time, and so this template aims to help you tell the right story to unlock the funding and resources that will take your venture to the next level. Be sure to check out our explainer article for additional tips, and if you have any questions, get in touch! Leyash Pillay Head of Content LINKEDIN EMAIL Arthur Le Boudec Venture Hub Lead LINKEDIN EMAIL Sterre Bevers Venture Architect LINKEDIN EMAIL
  • 3. 50+ pitches delivered. Over €10,000,000 funded. Bundl is a venture development firm that leverages corporate assets to rapidly build new businesses into future revenue streams. Learn more about Bundl
  • 4. Before we start. Make sure to familiarise yourself with the logics of pitching by reading the introductory article on our blog. Read the article 1 2 3 Ask yourself: Who will be sitting in front of you? What perspectives will they have? What do they want to achieve? Start from the end, by filling in ‘the ask’ first (slide 73). This might seem counterintuitive, but it will keep you focused.
  • 5. Let’s start building your Corporate Venture Pitch!
  • 6. How to use this template. Slide 0 Cover slide Cover slides help capture the interest of your audience. It’s the one that gets projected while people are entering the room or before your conference call starts. Black slides and black boxes: you can remove! Black slides and boxes provide guidance and tips. Once you’ve read them, simply delete and use the slide as a template.
  • 7. 7 8 Right to win Roadmap The ask 9 What unfair advantage gives you an edge over the competition? How are you planning further growth and development? The most important part: What is your call-to-action? 1 2 3 4 5 6 The problem The solution Desirability Feasibility Viability Go to market What is the problem or need that you are trying to solve? What solution can you offer? What proof do you have that customers want or need your solution? What proof do you have that you can make this venture happen? What proof do you have that this venture is profitable? How do you get to your first 100 customers? The nine sections of a pitch.
  • 8. 8 Roadmap The ask 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The problem The solution Desirability Feasibility Viability Go to market Right to win 1 The problem First things first: What’s the problem you’re trying to solve? This section is about getting your audience to empathise with your end- user, providing them a glimpse of a world without your solution. The problem
  • 9. 8 Roadmap The ask 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The problem The solution Desirability Feasibility Viability Go to market Right to win Trends.vc - Reports on market trends and ideas. 1 The problem Checklist: Traps: Wins: ResearchGate - Perfect for in depth research, papers, data and stats. Not properly backing your problem can make it seem implausible or unrealistic. Avoid this problem by always using reliable and up to date sources. Use both qualitative and quantitative data to support your problem. Quantitative facts and figures, numbers, stats Qualitative quotes and testimonials Increases understanding and empathy for your target audience Increases the perceived thoroughness and scale of the opportunity The Future Laboratory - Trend forecasting and consumer insights. Trendwatching - Consumer trends, insights and related hands-on business ideas. Tools: World Bank Data - Open access global development data. Medium - Free expert articles on various topics. Define the problem and its opportunities. Define who your audience is and the market share they represent. Know your customer pain points and how they might evolve in the future. Explain why we should seize this opportunity now rather than later. Answer The Public - Discover what people are asking about.
  • 10. Template by The name of your concept Date — Place T I P Choose a triggering slogan like ‘Our way forward’ or ‘The next big thing in (industry)’ or ‘(industry) through a new lens’. But only if it adds value or intrigues your audience. Slide 1.1 Create a cover slide. Cover slides capture the interest of your audience. It’s the one that gets projected while people are entering the room or before the conference call starts. Short, eye-catching tagline (optional)
  • 11. Template by The way we do … (insert your business) … is flawed. Houston we have a problem T I P Dare to be outspoken and cut right to it. This is the moment to capture their attention. Slide 1.2 Define the problem. Start clean and minimal: Tell your audience what the problem is. We usually start with a very simple, strong statement.
  • 12. Template by Describe the pain points caused by the problem. Houston we have a problem T I P You can find loads of royalty-free images on unsplash.com or pexels.com. 
 
 Extra karma points if you credit the author. Image that illustrates the problem Image illustrat prob Image that illustrates the Slide 1.3 Provide some context. Use strong images to help the audience empathise with the problem. Add concrete pain points using multiple slides, if necessary.
  • 13. Template by Sources: T I P Make sure to always site your source. Slide 1.4 Back the problem. Gain secondary insights via credible institutes, like: Newspapers, trend reports, academic journals, etc. “ On 13 February 2018 Dubai gold trader Regal RA DMCC became the first company in the Middle East to get a license to trade cryptocurrencies. - The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre 
  • 14. Template by 82% of people reported having troubles with… Template by Slide 1.5 Show the extent of the problem. Show the scale of the opportunity using percentages or data points, preferably something that indicates the size of the stakeholder group. Graphic element to clearly illustrate the numbers
  • 15. Template by Template by Slide 1.6 Illustrate relevance: Why now? Showcase news coverage, forecasts or recent scientific articles to illustrate the need for swift action sooner rather than later. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Nullam feugiat, turpis at pulvinar vulputate, erat libero tristique tellus, nec bibendum odio risus sit amet ante. Aliquam erat volutpat. Nunc auctor. Mauris pretium quam et urna. Fusce nibh. Duis risus. Curabitur sagittis hendrerit ante. Aliquam erat volutpat. Vestibulum erat nulla, ullamcorper nec, rutrum non, nonummy ac, erat. Duis condimentum augue id magna semper rutrum. Nullam justo enim, consectetuer nec, ullamcorper ac, vestibulum in, elit. Proin pede metus, vulputate nec, fermentum fringilla, vehicula vitae, justo. Fusce consectetuer risus a nunc. Aliquam ornare wisi eu metus. Integer pellentesque quam vel velit. Duis pulvinar. Report on the growing importance of … T I P Use quotes or highlight important sentences to catch the eye.
  • 16. 1 The problem Examples Zuroa pitch deck example Bundl pitch deck example Bundl pitch deck example
  • 17. 8 Roadmap The ask 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The problem The solution Desirability Feasibility Viability Go to market Right to win 2 The solution Now that your audience understands the problem and is feeling a sense of urgency, it’s time to introduce your solution. The solution
  • 18. 8 Roadmap The ask 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The problem The solution Desirability Feasibility Viability Go to market Right to win Artboard Studio - Generate beautiful mockups of products and packaging. Checklist: Tools: Present the value your solution brings to your target audience (i.e. the Value Proposition). Provide a clear and concrete overview of the concept - make sure to include the USP and the key features. Define the concept’s benefits and link them back to the pain points they address. Wins: Ensure your solution is memorable and really sticks by following these three principles: Be concrete, keep it simple. Don’t overwhelm your audience and make sure everyone understands your massage in a similar way. Say something unexpected. If it's common sense, why bother explaining it? Instead, focus on what's different, what's new. Focus on the uncommon aspects of your concept. Tell a story. Good stories are concrete, tangible examples that trigger emotion in your audience. 01 02 03 Unsplash - Beautiful, high resolution pictures. The Noun Project - Icons and photos to spice up your pitch. Humaaans - Create user scenarios and customer journeys with this infinite amount of customisable figurines. Blush - Create and customise illustrations to tell your story with ease. Coolors - Explore and pic a colour palette to tie your pitch together. Present your customer journey: How does the concept work? Make it visual, bring your concept to life! Figma - Online vector graphics editor and prototyping tool with collaboration options. 2 The solution
  • 19. Template by Slide 2.1 Talk about your Value Proposition (VP). What value will your venture deliver to your clients? Introduce your solution by outlining its value to stakeholders and your target audience in a concrete, convincing statement or sentence. Use images and/or text to show the change and/ or impact of your solution. Your concrete value proposition here Here: problem you’ve just presented in one sentence Image that illustrates the improved situation / happy customer Image that illustrates the improved situation / happy customer T I P Summarise the current context / problem once again… T I P …and connect your VP, illustrating the improved situation.
  • 20. Template by Title of the concept that you’re pitching. Here you can add a short description of the USP. Add a visual of the concept you’re pitching. T I P Make it concrete: no fluffy stock pictures. Rather, make a mockup of how the service would work. Slide 2.2 Create a concept overview. Now it’s time to showcase your solution. The first slide should summarise your concept’s main Unique Selling Proposition (USP)*. Remember to be concise and straight to the point. *Unique Selling Proposition - the unique benefit exhibited by your venture that enables it to stand out from competitors. T I P Make it brief and concrete, and link directly to the problem (e.g. “Online shopping, without the guesswork”.
  • 21. Template by Repeat Unique Selling Proposition here. Add a visual of the concept you’re pitching. Slide 2.3 Showcase your key features*. What features are essential to the solution? Don’t emphasise the obvious, just the things that contribute to the USP you just presented. *Key features are the essential core traits of your concept. Without them, your concept would be totally different or wouldn’t work. List or describe your key features here while pointing them out on a visual or mockup. More detail on key feature #1 More detail on key feature #2 More detail on key feature #3
  • 22. Template by T I P Think about the key user benefits, not key features. Your solution should be a necessity, not a nice to have. 01 Benefit #1 Explain this benefit in a bit more detail: What pain point(s) does it solve? Add a visual that helps explain this key benefit T I P Make it concrete (no fluffy stock pictures). Rather, make a mockup of how the service would work. You can add an icon here Slide 2.4 Link the benefits to the pain points. Elaborate on how your concept addresses validated customer needs. Reiterate each pain point and link it back to the key benefits of your concept.
  • 23. Template by 02 Benefit #2 Explain this benefit in a bit more detail: What pain point(s) does it solve? Add a visual that helps explain this key benefit You can add an icon here
  • 24. Template by 03 Benefit #3 Explain this benefit in a bit more detail: What pain point(s) does it solve? Add a visual that helps explain this key benefit You can add an icon here
  • 25. Template by Slide 2.5 Explain how it works. Break your concept down into three to five points. This will help make your pitch light and easy to understand while still communicating everything your audience needs to know. Client registers on platform z Client books service x Brandname rep. arrives at client Service x is carried out by rep. Client rates experience on platform z Client books service x Brandname rep. arrives at client You can add a picture, app frame or website landing page here. You can add a picture, app frame or website landing page here. You can add a picture, app frame or website landing page here. You can add a picture, app frame or website landing page here. You can add a picture, app frame or website landing page here.
  • 26. 2 The solution AirBnB pitch deck example Airbnb pitch deck example Buffer pitch deck example Examples
  • 27. 8 Roadmap The ask 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The problem The solution Desirability Feasibility Viability Go to market Right to win 3 Desirability What proof do you have that customers want or need your solution? Desirability
  • 28. 8 Roadmap The ask 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The problem The solution Desirability Feasibility Viability Go to market Right to win Checklist: Tools: Present the assumptions you had before validation. Showcase your experiments (e.g. smoke tests, interviews, surveys), how they were set up and who / how many respondents participated. Finish with your key insights and link back to your assumptions. 3 Desirability Survey Monkey - Online survey tool to validate your assumptions with your target audience. Hotjar - Creates website heatmaps and analyses visitor behaviour. Typeform - People-friendly forms and surveys. OTranscribe - Transcription tool for in depth interviews. WIX - Website builder with visual editor for creating the perfect smoke test. Interesting reads: 03 Testing Business Ideas Book - Strategyzer 02 50+ Lean validation experiments Report - Bundl 01 The smoke test Techniques - Bundl
  • 29. Template by Slide 3.1 Explain your assumptions*. Present each assumption you’ve tested in order to make sure your solution works and will be a guaranteed hit with your target audience. *Assumptions are the expectations or presumptions you have about your venture concept. To confirm or deny these, you have to conduct a validation track. Customers show interest in our product and confirm it answers their pain points. We have a compelling CVP that customers are willing to pay for it today. Our target audience understands how our service works and they love our approach. There were a few assumptions we wanted to test 01 02 03 You can choose to go over all your assumptions at once and present the experiments after, or tackle each assumption with its correlating set of experiments before moving on to the next assumption. T I P
  • 30. Template by Slide 3.2 Showcase your experiments. What kind of experiments did you set up to test the value of the concept? Make sure to highlight things like which tests you used, any important sources, the number of respondents you interviewed, etc. Customers show interest in our product and confirm it addresses their pain points. We have a compelling CVP that customers are willing to pay for it today. 01 02 03 Online survey 542 respondents Smoke test Landing page and advertisements In depth interviews 20 participants Our target audience understands how our service works and they love our approach. T I P Take a look at our 50+ Lean validation experiments report to decide which ones fit your venture validation track best.
  • 31. W Present your key insights. 3.3 How to As explained in our 50+ Lean validation experiments report, there are many ways to test desirability and communicate key insights. We’ll show you some options in the following slides. 3 Desirability The key insights that shaped your concept into what it is today. P r e s e n t y o u r k e y i n s i g h t s H o w t o If your company conducts transactions strictly with other companies, then you fall under the Business-to-Business (B2B) model. Perfect for B2B Great for B2C If your company conducts transactions with individuals, then you fall under the Business-to-Consumer (B2B) model.
  • 32. Template by Users are interested in our solution. You can add a visual here. T I P Start with a strong statement that convinces your audience your solution has proven desirability. How to: Start strong. Present your key insights: Were your assumptions correct? What are the most important things to keep in mind moving forward? P r e s e n t y o u r k e y i n s i g h t s H o w t o
  • 33. Template by Preferred brand identity #3 86% T I P 466 out of 542 survey respondents Always mention how you got to the results you’re presenting. How to: Showcase survey insights. Pick the most relevant or impactful results you’ve collected and make sure to clarify why they’re relevant. Were you measuring the desirability of the general concept or were you looking for other specific insights? Brand identity #1 Brand identity #2 Brand identity #3 Brand identity #4 P r e s e n t y o u r k e y i n s i g h t s H o w t o T I P This technique can be used in B2B validation if you send your survey to specific professional profiles (e.g. using LinkedIn) or business contacts.
  • 34. Template by Show your complete smoke test funnel to illustrate interest, desirability, buyer intention and valuable end-user. feedback. *Smoke tests enable you to gather real-world, purchase intent data on your product or service idea as if it was ready for launch. Advertising Display Search 318 Unique visits 307 Unique visits 578 Unique visits 0.55% 179K Impressions 0.3%* 0.73% 0.46%* 14.83% 3.17%* 1167 Unique visits 289 78 BUY NOW JOIN WAITLIST Click Through Rates Conversions 367 CTA clicks Acquisition cost Smart Survey 56 Email addresses 3 Email addresses 38 Email addresses 34,8 EUR 76 EUR 41 EUR 97 Email addresses Hi! 45 Responses 100% 31,5% 8,3% 3,8% * INDUSTRY BENCHMARKS P r e s e n t y o u r k e y i n s i g h t s H o w t o How to: Showcase smoke test* insights.
  • 35. Template by How to: Showcase user flow insights. While carrying out tests with (digital) mockups, ask potential customers about: -Their first impression -Their opinion on the offer -The clarity of the info provided - Any missing elements This will enable you to get practical insights about your mockup and detailed feedback about its desirability. Users could navigate intuitively and quickly find the desired info on the mockup P r e s e n t y o u r k e y i n s i g h t s H o w t o
  • 36. Template by Image that illustrates your interviewee I like the way this solution will keep in mind that … Woman, age 35, BEL How to: Showcase customer interviews Present the valuable qualitative feedback you’ve gathered through customer interviews. I would love to subscribe, I think it would help me with… Man, age 27, DE If you would add this type of extra service, I’d be sold. Man, age 38, FR Image that illustrates your interviewee Image that illustrates your interviewee Image that illustrates your interviewee Image that illustrates your interviewee Image that illustrates your interviewee Image that illustrates you interviewee I haven’t seen this before, it’s like the perfect combo between… Woman, age 24, FR I like that I can search for x while keeping an eye on y. Man, age 31, BEL Yes, I’d look into this. In fact, I’m pretty sure I would pay even more if I needed to. Man, age 29, DE imagine how much time I’d save if I don’t have to check… Woman, age 38, BE P r e s e n t y o u r k e y i n s i g h t s H o w t o A picture of your interviewee is a nice, personal touch. Make sure you have permission to use it though! T I P T I P Use interview quotes to communicate emotions and how your target audience feels about your solution.
  • 37. Template by Yes, this setup would be feasible. Nevertheless, it is an innovation in this area of work that we would be interested in. Managing partner - Health Good thinking - you’re approaching a classic bottleneck in an innovative way. CEO - Health From an HR perspective, this would be an improvement. It would fit our current workflow perfectly. Head of HR - Bank and Insurance These interviews are great for B2B validation because they enable you to: -Get valuable feedback from experts -Scout for possible partners This would benefit us and our clients, you can contact us again for a follow up. Supplier - Health T I P This peaks my interest. When are you planning on starting a pilot? Head of Procurement - Logistics P r e s e n t y o u r k e y i n s i g h t s H o w t o How to: Showcase partner and supplier interviews. T I P Focus on comments about feasibility and expressed interest in the solution or a partnership. Indicate title and area of work.
  • 38. Template by These corporations are up for joining us. How to: Showcase letters of intent. When conducting interviews with potential partners or suppliers ask if they’re up to sign a letter of intent. Letters of intent are the most convincing way to show your venture concept has potential and backing. P r e s e n t y o u r k e y i n s i g h t s H o w t o Letter of intent
  • 39. 3 Desirability Zero pitch deck example Bundl pitch deck example Buffer pitch deck example Examples
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  • 41. 8 Roadmap The ask 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The problem The solution Desirability Feasibility Viability Go to market Right to win 4 Feasibility What proof do you have that you can make this venture happen? Feasibility
  • 42. 8 Roadmap The ask 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The problem The solution Desirability Feasibility Viability Go to market Right to win Checklist: Tools: List the internal and external capabilities (technology, financial, branding, customer service, partnerships, etc.) that can be leveraged. 4 Feasibility Outline any operational and technological gaps and highlight how you will address them. Provide an overview of the front and back end actions and how they work. Monday - Keep track of projects and an overview on your ‘Yet-to-be-Developed’ items. Webflow - No code website builder for a feasible proof of concept. Feasibility testing looks at every aspect of a venture (e.g., legal, economic, technical, logistic and operational, etc.) to determine if it’s possible to launch and grow it successfully. Interesting reads: Usabilityhub - Remote user-testing and research platform. What’s more important: Your product or proof-of- concept? Article - Forbes Lucidchart - Intelligent diagramming application with e.g. service blueprints and a supporting blog. Why your business needs to build a service blueprint. Article - Corrall Design
  • 43. Template by Slide 4.1 Provide a feasibility overview. What elements do we need to cover before we go live? For this section of the pitch, you can mix and match different components, according to what is needed for your solution. Resources Items to be developed External Internal Element Element Element Element Element Element Element Element Element Element Element
  • 44. Template by Slide 4.2 Provide a front and back end timeline. Visualise your concept flow and the associated back and front end components you presented on slide 4.1. Development by partner name Customer actions Front end Back end Client Awareness Client registers on platform z Client books service x Service x is carried out by rep. Client rates experience Client books service x Touchpoints Element Element Element Element Element Element Element Element Element Element Element Element Element Element Element Element Element Element Element Element Element Element Element Element Element Element Element Support page Service app Email Service overview Timeline and planning Rating T I P Use a (simplified version) of your service blueprint, this will create a comprehensive overview of all necessary actions and components.
  • 45. 4 Feasibility Uber pitch deck examples Spotify pitch deck example Uber pitch deck examples Examples
  • 46. 8 Roadmap The ask 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The problem The solution Desirability Feasibility Viability Go to market Right to win 5 Viability Let’s talk numbers. We’ve already covered desirability and feasibility, now let’s showcase your venture’s profit potential. Viability
  • 47. 8 Roadmap The ask 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The problem The solution Desirability Feasibility Viability Go to market Right to win Checklist: Tools: Visualise your market opportunity using TAM, SAM and SOM. 5 Viability Explain your business model and revenue streams. Show your projected revenue (3Y) as well as your expected profits and losses. Present the investments you’ll need and tie them to milestones in your growth process. CB Insights - In need of some inspiration or market intelligence? Get lost on CB insights. The Market Opportunity Navigator - Worksheets and extra resources from Where to Play. Business Model Navigator - Interactive add-on to the book: The Business Model Navigator. Dun & Bradstreet - Business intelligence, finance reports and risk-management tools. Interesting reads: 01 The Business Model Navigator Book - Oliver Gassmann 02 Innovation - The launchpad out of the crisis Article - McKinsey 03 Book - Gruber and Tal Where to Play - The Market Opportunity Navigator
  • 48. Template by Market size Slide 5.1 Highlight the size of your market. To get a better idea of the size your market, calculate the: -Total Addressable Market (TAM) -Serviceable Addressable Market (SAM) -Serviceable Obtainable Market (SOM) 5.75M SMEs in the UK 3.8M UK SMEs who call for support on accounting tasks 1M SMEs who use accounting software Describe the market share for your solution. TAM SAM SOM T I P Calculating your TAM, SAM, and SOM will enable you to more accurately assess the risks associated with your launch.
  • 49. Template by Slide 5.2 Explain your business model and revenue streams. Showcase your business model mechanics by visualising interactions and revenue streams. If relevant, you can also show how you’ll be interacting with partners. Leads Fees Products and services Pay per use Partners You can add an icon here. Add your logo here Target audience You can add an icon here. Production You can add a logo here. Resources Product Resources T I P Keep it clean and simple. You can address details in upcoming slides.
  • 50. Template by Slide 5.3 Highlight any business model assumptions. Perform a few back of the envelope calculations to present the assumed numbers that come with the business model you’ve just presented. Assumptions behind the model Describe any assumed revenues, profits, losses, and funding linked to the business model. Validated Analysed Average price per use Consumer age Client acquisition cost Consumer drop out Churn rate Retargeting cost Logistics cost Payment cost €X - €Z 24 - 36y € € x% x% € € €/unit x% T I P Make sure to indicate which numbers are validated and which are the result of analysis.
  • 51. Template by 3.400.000 2.600.000 2.000.000 1.200.000 1.100.000 700.000 290.000 190.000 90.000 0 0 0 Slide 5.4 Visualise your projected revenue. Limit yourself to the first three years; you want to keep this realistic. Stay away from a bland hockey stick figure as it adds nothing substantial to your presentation. Launch in xx Development Y1 Y2 Partnership with xx Launch in xx Revenue in (currency) Y3 T I P Include milestones, investments, or growth steps that would account for expected jumps or drops in the numbers.
  • 52. Template by 2021 2022 2023 2024 Net Sales 2.872 9.529 17.571 21.798 COGS 1.308 4.219 7.686 9.443 Gross Margin % 54,47% 55,72% 56,26% 56,68% Logistics Cost (Shipping) 72 238 439 545 Logistics Cost (Shipping) % 2,50% 2,50% 2,50% 2,50% Marketing Marketing 1.409 3.364 5.163 5.382 Marketing Spent % 49,06% 35,30% 29,38% 24,69% GE - Staffing 645 1.083 1.188 1.148 GE - Staffing % 22,48% 11,37% 6,76% 5,27% EBITDA -821 -233 1.514 3.318 In % of net sales -28,58% -2,45% 8,62% 15,22% Cash Flow -1004 -283 1.470 3.304 Reached Consumers (cum) 18785 63635 132470 204230 Items Sold 95.457 318.839 589.632 733.235 Team Size 13 27 38 41 Slide 5.5 Provide a detailed business plan. Keep this slide as ‘clean’ as possible and make sure to guide your audience by pointing out relevant details and important numbers. 9.443 56,68% T I P Guide the focus of your audience by circling or highlighting the part you are talking about.
  • 53. 5 Viability Uber pitch deck example Airbnb pitch deck example Tinder pitch deck example Examples
  • 54. 8 Roadmap The ask 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The problem The solution Desirability Feasibility Viability Go to market Right to win 6 Go to market You’ve covered all the numbers and explained your market strategy. Now let’s tell them how you’ll reach your first 100 customers. Go to market
  • 55. 8 Roadmap The ask 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The problem The solution Desirability Feasibility Viability Go to market Right to win Checklist: Tools: Explain your strategy: How will you gradually conquer this market? Describe your plan to reach the first x number of customers (e.g. partnerships, online-only, influencer campaigns, etc.). Present when and how you are planning on scaling your business. 6 Go to market First100users - Blog filled with tools to help you reach your first 100 users. Interesting reads: 01 Superhuman’s Product/Market fit Article - First Round Review Expandi.io - Growth hacking tool for B2B LinkedIn loving marketers. 02 WTF is GTMF + PLG? Article - Blackbird 03 Idea to paying customer in 7 weeks Blogpost - Buffer Supermetrics - Automatically pull all the data you need from your favourite marketing platforms. Upviral - Get more traffic, leads and sales to grow your business. Phantom Buster - Chain actions and data extraction on the web to generate overall growth.
  • 56. Template by Slide 6.1 Reaching your first 100 customers. Explain your go to market strategy: What are your first steps; how will you reach the first customers? Depending on your topic, you’ll have one or more options. Make sure you clarify which one would be more interesting and why. How can we open this honeypot? Online marketing Through existing channels in x Link offering to customers of y Explain relevant topics like context, strategy or benefits. Explain relevant topics like context, strategy or benefits. Explain relevant topics like context, strategy or benefits.
  • 57. Template by Slide 6.2 Showcase your expansion strategy. Outline your plans for geographical expansion: Will you start in one country, maybe two? Which year will you start the rollout to other horizons? Expanding our horizons Start in France, learn and adapt, then expand to Italy and the UK.
  • 58. 6 Go to market Uber pitch deck example Airbnb pitch deck example Uber pitch deck example Examples
  • 59. 8 Roadmap The ask 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The problem The solution Desirability Feasibility Viability Go to market Right to win 7 Right to win What unfair advantage gives you an edge over the competition? Right to win
  • 60. 8 Roadmap The ask 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The problem The solution Desirability Feasibility Viability Go to market Right to win Checklist: Tools: Create an overview of your market landscape and competitors. How will your unfair advantage evolve in the future? Present your unfair advantage: What differentiates you from your competitors? Product Hunt - Discover the latest products and services. Crunchbase - Innovative companies and the people behind them. Owler - Find and look into competitor data and track interesting opportunities. Trendhunter - An impressive collection of innovation content and cutting edge ideas. 7 Right to win Right to win example cases: How Heineken disrupted the craft beer market without brewing a new drink Case - Bundl 0 1 Wonolo, a Coca-Cola-backed startup, provides hundreds of jobs every day Case - Bundl 02 ABN AMRO’s New10: A fully digital approach to business lending Case - Bundl 03
  • 61. Template by Key feature 2 Slide 7.1 Describe your market landscape and competition. Visualise interesting or important competitor brands with the same or similar key features. You can use a grid to show how your solution differentiates itself from other brands. Let’s take a look at the existing landscape. Medium High Low Medium High Low Key feature 1 Add your logo here T I P High focus on benefit x Extend your competition matrix by adding highlights or colour coding.
  • 62. Template by Slide 7.2 Highlight any unfair advantages. What factors make you better than your competitors? Why will your audience choose you over other brands?Outline any assets, benefits, experiences or existing partnerships that will facilitate your brand’s entry to the proposed market segment. Add logo here Access to network of experts in x Experience with developing y Established player in z Strong position in adjacent segment Add icon here Add icon here Add icon here Add icon here Add icon representing new market segment here The perfect package to enter
  • 63. 7 Right to win Airbnb pitch deck example Examples
  • 64. 8 Roadmap The ask 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The problem The solution Desirability Feasibility Viability Go to market Right to win 8 Roadmap Show the road ahead: What plans do you have for development and growth? Roadmap
  • 65. 8 Roadmap The ask 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The problem The solution Desirability Feasibility Viability Go to market Right to win Checklist: Tools: Plan your expenses: What resources will each step require? Indicate who is involved and/or responsible for each stage in your roadmap. This could be partners or specific people if you already have a team structure. Visualise when you plan on starting and finish each step or stage in your development, launch and growth. 8 Roadmap Venture Roadmap Canvas - Map out the development of your venture. Asana - Organises work so teams know what to do, why it matters, and how to get it done. Roadmunk - Roadmapping tool for building and communicate your product strategy. Miro - Multifunctional whiteboard universe with several roadmapping templates. Interesting read: Design Roadmapping Book - Lianne Simonse In the mood for a more in-depth read? This handy guidebook is filled with practical exercises, inspiring ideas and great insights on long term design roadmapping. Roadmapping enables organisations and designers to outline creative responses to future strategic challenges.
  • 66. Template by Slide 8.1 Present a detailed roadmap. Make sure it includes your venture’s future development phases and growth milestones. Each phase should be broken down into smaller goals that link back to your service blueprint when possible. Milestone a Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Step Step Milestone c Milestone b We’ve got some plans. Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Milestone d You can add terms and conditions for finishing or starting certain steps Summarise the essence of phase 1 here and/or add some notes on specific steps or expected bottlenecks. Summarise the essence of phase 2 here and/or add some notes on specific steps or expected bottlenecks. Summarise the essence of phase 3 here and/or add some notes on specific steps or expected bottlenecks. T I P
  • 67. Template by 5.000 3.600 2.200 1.500 800 400 100 85 25 Slide 8.2 Showcase your expected customer growth. Make it as visual as possible and link each milestone back to your roadmap. This will make your plans crystal clear and increase the impact on your audience. Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Step Step We’ve got some plans. Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step First 100 customers!
  • 68. Template by Slide 8.3 Introduce your team or planned team structure. Who’s going to help you take your project from concept to launch (and beyond)? Introduce any existing team members and describe the profiles you plan to hire next. Make sure to explain their role and how their skill set will strengthen your venture. Present your team. Add team member portrait Add team member portrait Add team member portrait Add team member portrait Add team member portrait Add team member portrait Add team member portrait Add team member portrait Add team member portrait If your ask includes (additional) team members or special profiles, include their job descriptions and skills. T I P Who will be working on this project and what are their strengths?
  • 69. Template by Slide 8.4 Present your budget and resource projections. Use your roadmap as a starting point to detail the funding and resources you’ll need for each step. Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Add some notes on specific costs, expenses or detailed budget planning. X.XX K Add some notes on specific costs, expenses or detailed budget planning. X.XX K Add some notes on specific costs, expenses or detailed budget planning. X.XX K Add some notes on specific costs, expenses or detailed budget planning. X.XX K Add some notes on specific costs, expenses or detailed budget planning. X.XX K Add some notes on specific costs, expenses or detailed budget planning. X.XX K Add some notes on specific costs, expenses or detailed budget planning. X.XX K Add some notes on specific costs, expenses or detailed budget planning. X.XX K
  • 70. 8 Roadmap Bundl pitch deck examples Bundl pitch deck examples Examples
  • 71. 8 Roadmap The ask 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The problem The solution Desirability Feasibility Viability Go to market Right to win The ask 9 It’s the call-to-action you’ve been building up to this whole time. Building your pitch up from here will help keep your eye on the prize, resulting in a sharper, focused presentation. The ask
  • 72. 8 Roadmap The ask 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The problem The solution Desirability Feasibility Viability Go to market Right to win Checklist: Make your ask concrete (e.g. funding, time, partnerships, infrastructure, etc.). The ask 9 Learn from the best: 01 Zuora Legendary sales deck. It has an enthralling story, and a poignant way of laying out the problem area. 02 Airbnb The pitch deck that raised $500K. the business case is a thing of wonder, and it focuses on the simplicity of the solution. 03 Buffer A pitch deck with a gripping intro skipping over the problem and going straight to the solution. Link back to your roadmap - Provide an estimate of how many FTEs you’ll need to reach your goals. This is the general structure of pitch deck for a corporate venture. Dependent on the concept and expectations of leadership, cherry pick the slides you need, leave out what you don’t, and twist and turn it to suit your narrative. To end this pitch deck we leave you with some examples from companies that simply nailed it, gaining their ask and the subsequent growth.
  • 73. Template by What we ask of you: In order to get to this point, we would need… xx.xK to build the MVP Slide 9.1 Pitch your ask to management. Here we are, the ask. Be concise, be concrete and make sure you can get a clear yes or no answer. Make your ask as specific as possible. What exactly are you asking for: Funding? More time? A bigger team? A green light for your approach? T I P
  • 74. Template by Slide 9.2 How we would tackle the future. Tie back to your roadmap: this is the moment to present concrete plans ahead. Use this slide to illustrate your ask, “If you give me this, I’ll be able to do the following.” Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Step Add team member portrait Add team member portrait Add team member portrait Name 0.2 FTE Name 0.8 FTE Add team member portrait Name 0.2 FTE Name 0.1 FTE Add team member portrait Name 0.2 FTE Name 0.8 FTE Add team member portrait Name 0.2 FTE Add team member portrait Add team member portrait Name 0.2 FTE Add team member portrait Name 0.2 FTE Add team member portrait Name 0.3 FTE Add team member portrait Name 0.3 FTE Add team member portrait Name 0.2 FTE Add team member portrait Name 0.2 FTE Add team member portrait Name 0.2 FTE Add team member portrait Name 0.4 FTE Add team member portrait Name 0.3 FTE External You
  • 75. Bundl pitch deck examples Bundl pitch deck examples 9 The ask Examples
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