The pitch deck I used to raise $1.3 million in initial funding for my tire company — that we're still using a year later for a second round

The Smart Tire Company
arc beats above · slides in the middle · loops below · scroll → 3 LOOPS
SETUP TENSION ANALYSIS EVIDENCE RESOLUTION APPENDIX
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Slide 1
front_matter
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Uses an analogy to frame the problem of tire failure in extreme environments.frame_problem
Open slide detailBeat · ProblemLoop · Cost Of Inaction
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Technical explanation of phase transformation (Austenite to Martensite) via lattice deformation.establish_context
Open slide detailBeat · ProblemLoop · Cost Of Inaction
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frame_problem
Open slide detailBeat · ProblemLoop · Cost Of Inaction
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The slide uses a numbered list to highlight product features alongside visual evidence of the product on a bike and a close-up of the tire structure.present_solution
Open slide detailBeat · SolutionLoop · Golden Circle
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size_opportunity
Open slide detailBeat · SolutionLoop · Golden Circle
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The slide uses a 2x2 grid layout to demonstrate versatility.present_solution
Open slide detailBeat · SolutionLoop · Golden Circle
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present_solution
Open slide detailBeat · SolutionLoop · Golden Circle
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plan_implementation
Open slide detailLoop · Why Now
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Includes both internal team members and external strategic partners.other
Open slide detailBeat · TeamLoop · Why Now
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This is a screenshot from a Shark Tank pitch. The slide is the physical set design itself, acting as a visual backdrop for the product demo.present_solution
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plan_implementation
Open slide detailBeat · The Ask
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show_traction
Open slide detailBeat · The Ask
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Classic 'One More Thing' trope often used in pitch decks to deliver a final surprise or key takeaway.state_next_steps
Open slide detailBeat · The Ask
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The slide uses a visual comparison between a standard tire and the company's mesh tire to support the quote.illustrate_case
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The slide uses a strong visual metaphor (astronaut on a bike) to imply space-age technology.front_matter