Check out the pitch deck that landed the 24-year-old founder of gaming startup Backbone $40 million from celebs like Kevin Hart and The Weeknd

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Slide 1
The image shows the artist Marshmello holding a phone with the Backbone controller attached.front_matter
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Uses an analogy to reframe the iPhone as a gaming console.inspire_vision
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The slide uses a direct comparison to frame the smartphone as a high-performance gaming device.compare_peers
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This is a thesis-style slide used to establish market momentum.argue_timing
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Uses a 'Netflix of' analogy to frame the market trend.argue_timing
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Uses a highlighted word and emoji to emphasize the core problem statement.frame_problem
Open slide detailBeat · ProblemLoop · Cost Of Inaction
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The slide uses a logo-grid to demonstrate platform compatibility and aggregation.present_solution
Open slide detailBeat · Solution
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The slide is a visual-only product showcase with no text other than the brand name on the device and a small footer disclaimer.present_solution
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The slide is a visual-only product showcase with no text-based headlines or body copy, emphasizing the hardware form factor.present_solution
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The slide uses yellow highlighting to emphasize the key entities and the nature of the news.show_traction
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The slide is a UI screenshot of the Backbone app, likely used to demonstrate product integration and user experience.present_solution
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The slide uses a 'NEWS' tag to establish industry credibility and context.cite_precedent
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The slide uses a minimalist approach with a central mission statement and a row of partner/competitor logos to establish neutrality.inspire_vision
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The slide is a visual product demonstration with no text-based headlines or body copy, focusing on the hardware and software integration.present_solution