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 Problem
Teams waste 12 hours/week on manual reporting
Source: 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

| # | Slide | Duration | Content | |---|-------|----------|---------| | 1 | Title | 15s | Company name, tagline, your name | | 2 | Problem | 45s | Pain point with data | | 3 | Solution | 45s | Your product in one sentence | | 4 | Demo/Product | 60s | Screenshot or live demo | | 5 | Market Size | 30s | TAM → SAM → SOM | | 6 | Business Model | 30s | How you make money | | 7 | Traction | 45s | Growth metrics, customers | | 8 | Competition | 30s | Positioning, not feature list | | 9 | Team | 30s | Why you specifically will win | | 10 | Financials | 30s | Revenue projections, unit economics | | 11 | The Ask | 15s | How much, what for | | 12 | Contact | 10s | Email, next steps |

Total: ~6 minutes. Never exceed 20 slides.

Slide Design Rules

Typography

| Element | Size (1920x1080) | Rule | |---------|-----------------|------| | Slide title | 48-72px | Max 6 words | | Key stat/number | 96-144px | One per slide, when applicable | | Body text | 24-32px | Max 6 bullet points | | Caption/source | 16-20px | Cite data sources | | Font | Sans-serif only | Inter, Helvetica, SF Pro, or similar |

The 1-6-6 Rule

If you need more text, you need more slides.

Color

| Element | Guideline | |---------|-----------| | Background | Dark (navy, charcoal) OR clean white — pick one, commit | | Accent color | ONE brand color for emphasis | | Text | White on dark, or dark grey (#333) on light | | Charts | 2-3 colors max, your brand color = "you" | | Avoid | Gradients on text, neon colors, more than 3 colors |

Layout

| Rule | Why | |------|-----| | Consistent margins (80-100px) | Professional, clean | | Left-align text (never center body text) | Easier to scan | | One visual per slide | Focus attention | | Slide numbers | Helps investors reference specific slides | | Logo in corner | Subtle brand reinforcement |

Slide-by-Slide Visual Guide

1. Title Slide

infsh app run infsh/html-to-image --input '{
  "html": "
DataFlow
Automated reporting for data teams
Seed Round — Q1 2025
"
}'

2. Problem Slide

One big number + one sentence.

infsh app run infsh/html-to-image --input '{
  "html": "
The Problem
12 hrs/week
The average data analyst spends 12 hours per week
building reports manually
Source: 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.

| Person | Format | |--------|--------| | CEO | Name, title, "Ex-[Company], [credential]" | | CTO | Name, title, "Built [thing] at [Company]" | | Others | Name, title, one relevant credential |

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

Chart Guidelines

| Chart Type | Use For | Never Use For | |-----------|---------|--------------| | Line chart | Growth over time (traction) | Comparisons between categories | | Bar chart | Comparing amounts | Time series (use line) | | Concentric circles | TAM/SAM/SOM | Anything else | | 2x2 matrix | Competitive positioning | Feature comparison | | Single big number | Key metric highlight | Multiple metrics | | Pie chart | NEVER | Anything (hard to read, unprofessional) |

Chart Design Rules

| Rule | Why | |------|-----| | Max 2 colors per chart | Clarity | | Your company = green or brand color | Positive association | | Label directly on chart | No separate legend needed | | Remove gridlines or make very subtle | Reduce clutter | | Start Y-axis at 0 | Don't mislead | | Cite data sources | Credibility |

What Investors Look For

| Slide | Investor'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

| Mistake | Problem | Fix | |---------|---------|-----| | Too many slides (20+) | Loses attention, unfocused | Max 12-15 slides | | Wall of text | Nobody reads it | 1-6-6 rule: 1 idea, 6 words, 6 bullets | | Feature comparison table vs competitors | Looks defensive | Use 2x2 positioning map | | Pie charts | Hard to read, unprofessional | Use bar charts or big numbers | | No data sources cited | Looks made up | Always cite sources | | Team slide with 8+ people | Unfocused | Max 4, focus on relevant experience | | Inconsistent design | Looks amateur | Same colors, fonts, margins on every slide | | No "The Ask" slide | Investor doesn't know what you want | State amount, use of funds, timeline | | Vanity metrics | "1M visits" means nothing without conversion | Show revenue, active users, retention | | Too much product demo | This is a business pitch, not a demo | Max 2 slides on product, focus on business |

Related Skills

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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curl -fsSL https://cli.inference.sh | sh && infsh login
Generate a slide background
infsh app run infsh/html-to-image --input '{
  "html": "
The Problem
Teams waste 12 hours/week on manual reporting
Source: 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.