Hello, everyone. This is Alejandro Cremades,
and today we’re going to be talking about how to make a pitch deck on Google Slides.
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Google Slides has emerged as one of the greatest tools for creating pitch decks. In today’s video,
we’re going to be breaking it down to you and giving you a step-by-step guide
to create a very powerful pitch deck with Google Slides. So without further ado, let’s get into it.
The best way to get started is by using a template. That way, you don’t have to start
from scratch. You can actually use the template below, under that video on the link below,
where founders all over the world are using it to raise millions. You can just grab it, click on it,
make a copy of it, and then you make it your own, and then you start building from that.
That way, you don’t have to start from scratch because you also want
to make sure that you’re pulling the right type of structure and the right type of flow
that investors are actually used to when it comes to reviewing.
What are some of the ways in which you can create a pitch deck?
You can actually use an agency or even an advisory firm like the one that we have,
Panthera Advisors. Typically, those may cost you between $1,500 and $50,000. Now,
that is a way to get something super sophisticated and super-professional looking.
Another way could be freelancers. If you go to a website like Upwork, maybe you can
get it at a very nice price. But, again, like everything, you may be getting what you pay for.
Another way of getting it done is internally. Perhaps you have a team, a designer,
a copywriter that can help with putting all the language together. But again, you want to make
sure that you’re not starting it from scratch and that you’re getting inspired by other pitch
decks out there that have been very successful when it came down to really making it happen.
What is a pitch deck for anyway? A pitch deck is the presentation that is going to be
putting the story of your business in the best light possible: what you’re doing, where you’re
coming from, where you’re heading, maybe even what kind of investment you’re looking for,
perhaps the team, the problem, the solution, the market. They are basically the best way to package
your story so that other people can get super excited and perhaps even make an investment.
Keep in mind that on average, investors are spending two minutes and 41 seconds, 2:41. So
typically, those pitch decks are going to have a very nice balance between images and also text.
You are not going to be able to have a texty document because the last thing that investors
want is to have to read. They want to skim through the presentation, so allow them to do that.
What makes a great pitch deck? Ultimately, the factors that are going to be determining a very
good pitch deck are going to be the following: It’s clear.
It’s unique. It follows the expected flow.
It’s showing a really big opportunity. You have the best team to do this.
It’s tailored. It’s listing these slides.
When it comes to listing the slides, you want to, again, follow the right type of structure and flow
that those presentations include. When it comes to the flow, you’re going to be following this
type of flow: Cover slide
Problem slide Solution slide
Market slide Product slide
Traction slide Team slide
Competition & Analysis slide Financial slide
Ask slide Thank you slide
When it comes down to really putting all the work behind those slides, you want to gather
all your content, and you want to put it in a way which is compelling and in a way
that comes with a bang. Some of the things that you’re going to be looking out for
are the following: Your logo
Contact information Team bios
Diagrams and charts Pictures and graphics
Financial forecast Text you will be using
Now, when it comes to financial forecast, avoid making the mistake that most entrepreneurs make.
You do not just want to grab a screenshot from your financial model and just dump it in there
because you’re going to lose people. They’re not going to have the time to really review that. So,
try to use beautiful slides and also break it down into perhaps multiple slides so that the investor
is able to understand money-in and money-out, how you’re growing your customers, how that revenue
is growing. Those are all different graphs that you’re going to have as part of your presentation.
When you get started with Google Slides, keep in mind that it is a fantastic tool
for collaboration. You can literally grab your presentation and send a link to other members
of your team that can collaborate on the go with you. It’s a great collaboration tool for
larger things, more than one individual kind of thing so that everyone has their input.
When it comes down to getting started with putting your slides together with Google Slides, some of
the things to keep in mind are the following: Integrate
And also share, track, and collaborate with members
Name it to save your progress Choose a theme, option, or background
Decide on your font, sizes, and colors Copy and paste your text
Add images Add speaker notes to help you talk through it
Go back and cut filler words Resize images to minimize file size
Create a view-only public version to share with investors and advisors
Request and compile feedback Iterate
Practice delivering it as a pitch presentation 3 to 20 minutes.
Compile your supporting documents
Get sending, pitch, meeting, and fielding term sheets
This information that we’ve provided in this video should be
a good starting point for getting out there, putting your stuff on Google Slides,
be able to track who is viewing it, and start to create momentum in you being able to raise money.
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