LEAKED: A decade before Postmates was acquired by Uber for $2.65 billion;; its founder used this 13-slide pitch deck to sell his idea for the new delivery service

Postmates
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SETUP TENSION ANALYSIS EVIDENCE RESOLUTION APPENDIX
HOVER FOR DETAILS · CLICK A SLIDE FOR FULLSCREEN · STEP 1
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every slide · same image gating as the playbook
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Slide 1
The slide includes a date (April 2011) and a redacted contact field.front_matter
Open slide detailLoop · Why Now
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Includes headshots for team members, investors, and advisors.other
Open slide detailLoop · Why Now
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The slide uses a single image of a UPS InfoNotice to evoke the 'pain' of a failed delivery attempt.frame_problem
Open slide detailBeat · Problem
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present_solution
Open slide detailLoop · Zoom In
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The table uses color-coding (green for positive, red for negative) to highlight Postmates' competitive advantage.compare_peers
Open slide detailLoop · Zoom In
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Uses a power law / long tail distribution visualization to highlight market fragmentation.size_opportunity
Open slide detailBeat · Market Size
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The slide lists various industries and use cases, with some highlighted in green, likely indicating current or prioritized segments.size_opportunity
Open slide detailBeat · Market Size
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The slide uses iconography to represent different types of traction milestones.show_traction
Open slide detailBeat · Traction
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The slide uses a 2x2 matrix layout to represent a sequential process.plan_implementation
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present_solution
Open slide detailBeat · Business Model
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The slide uses a layered architecture diagram to illustrate the technology stack.present_solution
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summarize
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The slide includes a stylized illustration of a cyclist with a cape, suggesting a 'superhero' delivery service theme.front_matter