See the pitch deck that AI startup Micro1 used to raise $3.3 million — playbook

See the pitch deck that AI startup Micro1 used to raise $3.3 million

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Uses a process flow diagram to show the 'headaches' involved in global hiring.frame_problem

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The slide uses a hub-and-spoke style flow to illustrate the platform's value proposition.present_solution

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The diagram shows a flow from Client to micro1 to Talent, with specific dollar amounts indicating the margin spread.present_solution

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The note at the bottom clarifies that approximately 80% of the displayed revenue is Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR).show_traction

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The Twitter ad uses the 'Drake Hotline Bling' meme format, which is a common internet trope for comparison.plan_implementation

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Uses an analogy to established market players (Turing & Deel) to define the product's value proposition.present_solution

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The matrix axes are 'Managing a team' vs 'Only focused on hiring/talent' and 'No talent options' vs 'Hiring a Team'.compare_peers

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The table is ranked by 'New followers', showing micro1 is second only to Upwork in recent growth despite having a smaller total base.show_traction

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Uses a visual metaphor of a checklist being marked with a ChatGPT logo under a magnifying glass, indicating the test is no longer a valid filter.argue_timing

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The slide features a central play button overlaying a screenshot of the product's vetting UI.present_solution

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Includes a link to a detailed org chart.other

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The slide acts as a company manifesto or culture deck introduction.establish_context

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The slide highlights the credibility of the investors by mentioning their affiliations (DoNotPay, Zfellows.com) and universities (Stanford, University of Illinoother

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The slide uses a hub-and-spoke diagram to illustrate the connection between a client and global talent via the micro1 platform.inspire_vision

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