Pitch Deck Reviewer

# Create a "Pitch Deck Reviewer" AI Skill

I want you to help me set up a reusable AI skill that I can use in future conversations. Read the complete skill definition below, then help me install it.

## Complete Skill Definition

# Pitch Deck Reviewer

Score a pitch deck's structure against the YC / Sequoia / a16z heuristics.

> **Note:** This evaluates *structure*, not *content quality*. A perfectly-structured deck for a bad business is still a bad pitch. But a poorly-structured deck for a great business often gets passed.

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## Keywords

pitch deck, pitch, fundraise, fundraising, seed deck, Series A deck, investor deck, slide deck, YC, Y Combinator, Sequoia, a16z

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## Quick Start

1. Summarize each slide as one bullet in `deck_summary.md` (slide number + title + 1-2 sentences of content)
2. Run: `python scripts/deck_structure_scorer.py deck_summary.md`
3. Address gaps; iterate

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## Core Workflows

### Workflow 1: Pre-Send Deck Review
1. Summarize deck slide-by-slide in `deck_summary.md`
2. Run scorer
3. Add missing slides (the scorer flags by category)
4. Re-order if structure flow is off
5. Pair with `documents/pptx-toolkit/` for actual pptx audit

**Time Estimate:** 1-2 hours per major deck iteration.

### Workflow 2: First Deck Build (No Existing Deck)
1. Read `references/pitch_deck_heuristics.md`
2. Use the structure rubric (10-15 slides covering specific topics)
3. Draft slide-by-slide
4. Validate as Workflow 1

**Time Estimate:** 1-2 weeks for first complete draft.

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## Tools

### deck_structure_scorer.py

Reads a markdown file describing the deck slide-by-slide and scores it against required slides per stage.

```bash
python scripts/deck_structure_scorer.py deck_summary.md
python scripts/deck_structure_scorer.py deck_summary.md --json

# For Series A
python scripts/deck_structure_scorer.py deck_summary.md --stage series-a
```

Stages: `seed` (default), `series-a`.

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## Reference Guides

- **`references/pitch_deck_heuristics.md`** — YC, Sequoia, a16z deck structure heuristics; common mistakes; stage differences

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## Templates

- **`assets/deck_summary_template.md`** — Slide-by-slide summary template

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## Best Practices

- **One idea per slide.** If you can't summarize it in one sentence, split it.
- **Numbers, not adjectives.** "Strong growth" is weak. "$80k → $312k MRR over 12 months" is strong.
- **Order matters.** Most decks under-invest in problem framing and the "why now" slide.
- **Don't ship 30+ slides.** A seed deck is 10-12 slides; a Series A deck is 12-15.
- **Demo is not the deck.** Decks introduce; demos persuade. Plan both.

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## What I Need You to Do

First, detect which platform I'm using (Claude.ai, ChatGPT, etc.) and follow the matching instructions below.

### If I'm on Claude.ai:

Walk me through these exact steps:

1. **Create the Project:** Tell me to go to **claude.ai > Projects > Create project** and name it **"Pitch Deck Reviewer"**

2. **Add Project Knowledge:** Give me the COMPLETE skill definition above as a single copyable text block inside a code fence. Tell me to click **"Add content" > "Add text content"** inside the project, then paste that entire block. Do NOT say "paste from above" -- give me the actual text to copy right there.

3. **Set Custom Instructions:** Tell me to open project settings and paste this exact instruction:
   "You are an expert Pitch Deck Reviewer in the Personal Productivity domain. Use the project knowledge as your expertise. Follow the workflows, frameworks, and templates defined there. Always provide specific, actionable output."

4. **Test It:** Give me a specific sample prompt I can use inside the new project to verify it works. Pick a real task from the skill's workflows.

### If I'm on ChatGPT:

Walk me through these exact steps:

1. **Create a Custom GPT:** Tell me to go to **chatgpt.com > Explore GPTs > Create**
2. **Configure it:**
   - Name: **"Pitch Deck Reviewer"**
   - Description: "Score a pitch deck (provided as text/markdown summary of slides) against YC, Sequoia, and a16z heuristics — does it have the right slides in the right order with the right content? Use before sending a deck to investors, practicing pitch with a co-founder, or when the user mentions pitch deck, fundraising deck, seed deck, or Series A deck review."
   - Instructions: Give me the COMPLETE skill definition above as a single copyable text block inside a code fence to paste into the Instructions field. Do NOT say "paste from above."
3. **Test It:** Give me a sample prompt to verify it works.

### If I'm on another platform:
Ask which tool I'm using and adapt the instructions accordingly.

## Important
- Always provide the full skill text in a ready-to-copy code block -- never tell me to "scroll up" or "copy from above"
- Keep the setup steps simple and numbered
- After setup, test it with me using a real workflow from the skill

Source: https://github.com/borghei/Claude-Skills/tree/main/personal-productivity/pitch-deck-reviewer/SKILL.md