This pitch deck convinced Zoom CEO Eric Yuan to back Slack challenger Spike in an $8 million funding round

Spike
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SETUP TENSION ANALYSIS EVIDENCE RESOLUTION APPENDIX
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The slide uses a product screenshot to demonstrate the UI, featuring a chat-like interface with task management and file sharing capabilities.present_solution
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The loading spinner is a visual metaphor for the 'zero patience' thesis.argue_timing
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Uses an infinity loop symbol to represent the concept of 'endless'.frame_problem
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Uses a rhetorical question/statement approach to frame the problem.frame_problem
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Source: 2017 email use report, Adobeestablish_context
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Uses a quote as a hook to establish market size and relevance.establish_context
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Uses authority-citation/social proof to frame the problem of email's persistence despite industry predictions.argue_timing
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The slide uses a contrast-based framing to set up the problem of tool fragmentation.frame_problem
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This is a famous XKCD comic (1810) used here to illustrate the problem of messaging fragmentation.frame_problem
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Uses a speech bubble graphic to frame the question as a thought or conversation starter.frame_problem
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The slide uses a 'hero' product shot approach to convey the breadth of the platform's capabilities.present_solution
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The visual shows a mobile interface of an email thread that looks like a chat app.present_solution
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The visual shows a mobile interface where email threads are replaced by a people-centric view.present_solution
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The slide features a tablet mockup displaying a project note for 'Cool Beanz Website' with integrated chat and task elements.present_solution
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The slide uses a collage of user reviews to build social proof.illustrate_case
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The chart shows an upward trend, with a significant acceleration in growth starting around February 2020.show_traction
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