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Pitch Deck Visuals

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Investor pitch deck structure with slide-by-slide framework, visual design rules, and data presentation. Covers the 12-slide framework, chart types, team sli...

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Create investor-ready pitch deck visuals via inference.sh CLI.

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Pitch Deck Visuals

Create investor-ready pitch deck visuals via inference.sh CLI.

Quick Start

curl -fsSL https://cli.inference.sh | sh && infsh login

# Generate a slide background
infsh app run infsh/html-to-image --input '{
  "html": "The ProblemTeams waste 12 hours/week on manual reportingSource: Forrester Research, 2024"
}'

Install note: The install script only detects your OS/architecture, downloads the matching binary from dist.inference.sh, and verifies its SHA-256 checksum. No elevated permissions or background processes. Manual install & verification available.

The 12-Slide Framework

#SlideDurationContent
1Title15sCompany name, tagline, your name
2Problem45sPain point with data
3Solution45sYour product in one sentence
4Demo/Product60sScreenshot or live demo
5Market Size30sTAM → SAM → SOM
6Business Model30sHow you make money
7Traction45sGrowth metrics, customers
8Competition30sPositioning, not feature list
9Team30sWhy you specifically will win
10Financials30sRevenue projections, unit economics
11The Ask15sHow much, what for
12Contact10sEmail, next steps

Total: ~6 minutes. Never exceed 20 slides.

Slide Design Rules

Typography

ElementSize (1920x1080)Rule
Slide title48-72pxMax 6 words
Key stat/number96-144pxOne per slide, when applicable
Body text24-32pxMax 6 bullet points
Caption/source16-20pxCite data sources
FontSans-serif onlyInter, Helvetica, SF Pro, or similar

The 1-6-6 Rule

  • 1 idea per slide
  • 6 words max per bullet
  • 6 bullets max per slide

If you need more text, you need more slides.

Color

ElementGuideline
BackgroundDark (navy, charcoal) OR clean white — pick one, commit
Accent colorONE brand color for emphasis
TextWhite on dark, or dark grey (#333) on light
Charts2-3 colors max, your brand color = "you"
AvoidGradients on text, neon colors, more than 3 colors

Layout

RuleWhy
Consistent margins (80-100px)Professional, clean
Left-align text (never center body text)Easier to scan
One visual per slideFocus attention
Slide numbersHelps investors reference specific slides
Logo in cornerSubtle brand reinforcement

Slide-by-Slide Visual Guide

1. Title Slide

infsh app run infsh/html-to-image --input '{
  "html": "DataFlowAutomated reporting for data teamsSeed Round — Q1 2025"
}'

2. Problem Slide

One big number + one sentence.

infsh app run infsh/html-to-image --input '{
  "html": "The Problem12 hrs/weekThe average data analyst spends 12 hours per weekbuilding reports manuallySource: Forrester Research, 2024"
}'

5. Market Size (TAM/SAM/SOM)

Use concentric circles, not pie charts:

infsh app run infsh/python-executor --input '{
  "code": "import matplotlib.pyplot as plt\nimport matplotlib\nmatplotlib.use(\"Agg\")\n\nfig, ax = plt.subplots(figsize=(19.2, 10.8))\nfig.patch.set_facecolor(\"#0f0f23\")\nax.set_facecolor(\"#0f0f23\")\n\ncircles = [\n    (0, 0, 4.0, \"#1e1e4a\", \"TAM\\n$50B\", 40),\n    (0, 0, 2.8, \"#2a2a5a\", \"SAM\\n$8B\", 32),\n    (0, 0, 1.4, \"#818cf8\", \"SOM\\n$800M\", 28)\n]\n\nfor x, y, r, color, label, fontsize in circles:\n    circle = plt.Circle((x, y), r, color=color, ec=\"#333366\", linewidth=2)\n    ax.add_patch(circle)\n    ax.text(x, y, label, ha=\"center\", va=\"center\", fontsize=fontsize, color=\"white\", fontweight=\"bold\")\n\nax.set_xlim(-5, 5)\nax.set_ylim(-5, 5)\nax.set_aspect(\"equal\")\nax.axis(\"off\")\nax.text(0, 4.8, \"Market Opportunity\", ha=\"center\", fontsize=36, color=\"white\", fontweight=\"bold\")\nplt.tight_layout()\nplt.savefig(\"market-size.png\", dpi=100, facecolor=\"#0f0f23\")\nprint(\"Saved\")"
}'

7. Traction Slide

Show growth, not just numbers. Up-and-to-the-right chart.

infsh app run infsh/python-executor --input '{
  "code": "import matplotlib.pyplot as plt\nimport matplotlib\nmatplotlib.use(\"Agg\")\n\nfig, ax = plt.subplots(figsize=(19.2, 10.8))\nfig.patch.set_facecolor(\"#0f0f23\")\nax.set_facecolor(\"#0f0f23\")\n\nmonths = [\"Jan\", \"Feb\", \"Mar\", \"Apr\", \"May\", \"Jun\", \"Jul\", \"Aug\"]\nrevenue = [8, 12, 18, 28, 42, 58, 82, 120]\n\nax.fill_between(range(len(months)), revenue, alpha=0.3, color=\"#818cf8\")\nax.plot(range(len(months)), revenue, color=\"#818cf8\", linewidth=4, marker=\"o\", markersize=10)\nax.set_xticks(range(len(months)))\nax.set_xticklabels(months, color=\"white\", fontsize=18)\nax.tick_params(colors=\"white\", labelsize=16)\nax.set_ylabel(\"MRR ($K)\", color=\"white\", fontsize=20)\nax.spines[\"top\"].set_visible(False)\nax.spines[\"right\"].set_visible(False)\nax.spines[\"bottom\"].set_color(\"#333\")\nax.spines[\"left\"].set_color(\"#333\")\nax.set_title(\"Monthly Recurring Revenue\", color=\"white\", fontsize=32, fontweight=\"bold\", pad=20)\nax.text(7, 120, \"$120K MRR\", color=\"#22c55e\", fontsize=28, fontweight=\"bold\", ha=\"center\", va=\"bottom\")\nax.text(7, 112, \"15x growth in 8 months\", color=\"#22c55e\", fontsize=18, ha=\"center\")\nplt.tight_layout()\nplt.savefig(\"traction.png\", dpi=100, facecolor=\"#0f0f23\")\nprint(\"Saved\")"
}'

8. Competition Slide

Never use a feature matrix against competitors. Use a 2x2 positioning map.

# See the competitor-teardown skill for positioning map generation
infsh app run infsh/python-executor --input '{
  "code": "import matplotlib.pyplot as plt\nimport matplotlib\nmatplotlib.use(\"Agg\")\n\nfig, ax = plt.subplots(figsize=(19.2, 10.8))\nfig.patch.set_facecolor(\"#0f0f23\")\nax.set_facecolor(\"#0f0f23\")\n\ncompetitors = {\n    \"Us\": (0.6, 0.7, \"#22c55e\", 300),\n    \"Legacy Tool\": (-0.5, 0.5, \"#6366f1\", 200),\n    \"Startup X\": (0.3, -0.4, \"#6366f1\", 200),\n    \"Manual Process\": (-0.6, -0.6, \"#475569\", 150)\n}\n\nfor name, (x, y, color, size) in competitors.items():\n    ax.scatter(x, y, s=size*5, c=color, zorder=5, alpha=0.8)\n    weight = \"bold\" if name == \"Us\" else \"normal\"\n    ax.annotate(name, (x, y), textcoords=\"offset points\", xytext=(15, 15), fontsize=22, color=\"white\", fontweight=weight)\n\nax.axhline(y=0, color=\"#333\", linewidth=1)\nax.axvline(x=0, color=\"#333\", linewidth=1)\nax.set_xlim(-1, 1)\nax.set_ylim(-1, 1)\nax.set_xlabel(\"Manual ← → Automated\", fontsize=22, color=\"white\", labelpad=15)\nax.set_ylabel(\"Basic ← → Advanced\", fontsize=22, color=\"white\", labelpad=15)\nax.set_title(\"Competitive Landscape\", fontsize=32, color=\"white\", fontweight=\"bold\", pad=20)\nax.tick_params(colors=\"#0f0f23\")\nfor spine in ax.spines.values():\n    spine.set_visible(False)\nplt.tight_layout()\nplt.savefig(\"competition.png\", dpi=100, facecolor=\"#0f0f23\")\nprint(\"Saved\")"
}'

9. Team Slide

# Generate professional team headshots/avatars
infsh app run falai/flux-dev-lora --input '{
  "prompt": "professional headshot portrait, person in business casual attire, clean neutral background, warm studio lighting, confident friendly expression, corporate photography style",
  "width": 512,
  "height": 512
}'

Layout: Photos in a row with name, title, and one credential each.

PersonFormat
CEOName, title, "Ex-[Company], [credential]"
CTOName, title, "Built [thing] at [Company]"
OthersName, title, one relevant credential

Max 4 people on the team slide. More = unfocused.

Chart Guidelines

Chart TypeUse ForNever Use For
Line chartGrowth over time (traction)Comparisons between categories
Bar chartComparing amountsTime series (use line)
Concentric circlesTAM/SAM/SOMAnything else
2x2 matrixCompetitive positioningFeature comparison
Single big numberKey metric highlightMultiple metrics
Pie chartNEVERAnything (hard to read, unprofessional)

Chart Design Rules

RuleWhy
Max 2 colors per chartClarity
Your company = green or brand colorPositive association
Label directly on chartNo separate legend needed
Remove gridlines or make very subtleReduce clutter
Start Y-axis at 0Don't mislead
Cite data sourcesCredibility

What Investors Look For

SlideInvestor's Real Question
Problem"Is this a real problem people pay to solve?"
Solution"Is this 10x better than the status quo?"
Market"Is this big enough to matter?"
Traction"Is this actually working?"
Team"Can these people execute?"
Ask"Is this a reasonable deal?"

Common Mistakes

MistakeProblemFix
Too many slides (20+)Loses attention, unfocusedMax 12-15 slides
Wall of textNobody reads it1-6-6 rule: 1 idea, 6 words, 6 bullets
Feature comparison table vs competitorsLooks defensiveUse 2x2 positioning map
Pie chartsHard to read, unprofessionalUse bar charts or big numbers
No data sources citedLooks made upAlways cite sources
Team slide with 8+ peopleUnfocusedMax 4, focus on relevant experience
Inconsistent designLooks amateurSame colors, fonts, margins on every slide
No "The Ask" slideInvestor doesn't know what you wantState amount, use of funds, timeline
Vanity metrics"1M visits" means nothing without conversionShow revenue, active users, retention
Too much product demoThis is a business pitch, not a demoMax 2 slides on product, focus on business
npx skills add inference-sh/skills@competitor-teardown
npx skills add inference-sh/skills@data-visualization
npx skills add inference-sh/skills@ai-image-generation

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