Vercel, previously known as Zeit, used this deck to raise $21 million

Vercel
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SETUP TENSION ANALYSIS EVIDENCE RESOLUTION APPENDIX
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The slide uses a logo grid to categorize backend services into functional areas like Content Management, Persistence, Auth, Real-time, Payments, and Search.establish_context
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The slide uses Stack Overflow survey data and Google Trends data to support the thesis of a market shift.argue_timing
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Uses a timeline-like visual to show product evolution/flexibility.present_solution
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Includes a screenshot of the official React.js website recommending Next.js as a starter kit.show_traction
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The slide uses logo grids to represent infrastructure tools vs. frontend/design tools.summarize
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The slide uses a 'What did we learn from X' framing to establish a core thesis.frame_problem
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The slide uses a process-oriented layout to explain the core value proposition.present_solution
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The slide uses a process diagram to illustrate the CI/CD workflow.present_solution
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The slide uses a segmentation framework to categorize users into Individuals, Startups, and Enterprises.show_traction
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The slide uses a combination of project logos (Node.js, React, Next.js, Babel, etc.) and a large grid of team member headshots to establish credibility.inspire_vision
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The slide uses a timeline format to establish founder credibility.other
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The slide uses a combination of logos for firms and headshots for individual angel investors to establish credibility.show_traction
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Likely a placeholder or transition slide.filler