These prompts generate finished pitch deck content you can drop straight into your slides. Each prompt produces investor-ready text that covers the essential elements venture capitalists and angel investors expect to see.
These prompts pair well with Jasper AI for Entrepreneurs-specific tone control, or Copy.ai for fast iteration.
Problem Statement Slides
You are a startup founder writing the problem slide for an investor pitch deck.
Company: {company_name} Industry: {target_industry} Target customer: {customer_segment} Main problem: {core_problem_being_solved} Pain point intensity: {mild_frustration / significant_inconvenience / critical_business_blocker} Current solutions failing because: {why_existing_options_dont_work} Market research insight: {one_key_statistic_or_finding} Audience: {angel_investors / VCs / accelerator_program / corporate_partners}
Write a 150 to 200 word problem statement that opens with a relatable scenario, quantifies the pain with your research insight, and explains why current solutions fall short. Use the “status quo is broken” framework. End with a one-sentence transition to your solution.
When to use it: When you’re staring at a blank slide wondering how to make investors care about your problem without sounding like every other pitch.
Pro tip: Lead with the emotional cost first, then the financial cost. Investors fund solutions to problems that keep people awake at night.
You are crafting a problem slide for a B2B startup pitch to venture capitalists.
Industry vertical: {healthcare / fintech / logistics / manufacturing / other} Target business size: {startup / SMB / enterprise} Workflow being disrupted: {specific_business_process} Cost of the problem: {time_wasted / money_lost / compliance_risk / other_measurable_impact} Frequency: {daily / weekly / monthly / quarterly} Decision maker: {job_title_of_buyer} Your credibility: {how_you_discovered_this_problem} Urgency driver: {regulation / competition / cost_pressure / growth_need}
Write a 180 to 250 word B2B problem statement using the “day in the life” approach. Start with what the decision maker’s morning looks like dealing with this issue. Include the quantified business impact. Close by connecting the problem to the urgency driver that makes solving it a priority now.
When to use it: When pitching B2B solutions where you need to demonstrate deep understanding of business workflows and buying motivations.
Pro tip: Name the specific software tools or manual processes your audience currently uses. It shows you’ve done customer discovery, not just market research.
You are presenting a consumer problem slide to angel investors who invest in lifestyle and productivity apps.
Consumer segment: {busy_parents / remote_workers / college_students / retirees / fitness_enthusiasts / other} Behavioral trigger: {specific_moment_problem_occurs} Emotional response: {frustration / anxiety / embarrassment / overwhelm / boredom} Failed attempts: {what_people_try_now_that_doesnt_work} Time impact: {minutes_or_hours_wasted_per_occurrence} Demographic insight: {age_range_income_level_or_usage_pattern} Social proof: {survey_result_or_interview_quote} Market timing: {why_this_problem_is_getting_worse_now}
Write a 140 to 180 word consumer problem slide that tells a story. Open with the trigger moment, describe the emotional journey, and quantify the time cost. Use your social proof to validate the problem exists beyond your personal experience. Keep the tone conversational but data-driven.
When to use it: When you’re pitching a consumer app and need to prove people actually want what you’re building, not just that it’s technically possible.
Pro tip: Use quotes from real user interviews, not surveys. “Sarah told us” hits harder than “73% of respondents indicated.”
You are writing a problem slide for a hardware startup pitching to a corporate venture capital fund.
Physical product category: {IoT_device / manufacturing_equipment / medical_device / consumer_electronics / automotive_component} Industry pain point: {efficiency_bottleneck / safety_concern / regulatory_compliance / cost_reduction_need} Current hardware limitations: {what_existing_products_cannot_do} Technical breakthrough: {your_innovation_that_makes_solution_possible} Implementation environment: {factory_floor / hospital / home / vehicle / office} Stakeholders affected: {who_deals_with_this_problem_daily} Quantified impact: {downtime_cost / injury_rate / compliance_fine / efficiency_percentage} Competitive moat: {patent / exclusive_partnership / proprietary_technology / trade_secret}
Write a 200 to 280 word hardware problem statement using the “technical story” framework. Start with the industry constraint, explain why existing hardware falls short technically, and connect your breakthrough to measurable business outcomes. Address why this problem couldn’t be solved until now.
When to use it: When you have deep technology that solves a real-world problem but need to bridge the gap between technical innovation and business value.
Pro tip: Include one sentence about regulatory approval timelines or manufacturing partnerships. Corporate VCs care about execution risk, not just market risk.
You are creating a problem slide for a marketplace startup presenting to a seed-stage venture capital fund.
Two-sided market: {buyers_and_sellers_you_connect} Geographic focus: {local / regional / national / global} Transaction friction: {what_makes_buying_selling_difficult_now} Discovery problem: {how_buyers_currently_find_sellers} Trust gap: {why_transactions_fail_or_feel_risky} Pricing inefficiency: {how_current_pricing_hurts_one_or_both_sides} Network effects potential: {how_value_grows_with_users} Fragmentation insight: {why_market_is_ready_for_platform_solution} Chicken_egg_priority: {which_side_you_solve_for_first}
Write a 160 to 220 word marketplace problem slide using the “broken market” approach. Describe how both sides struggle in the current system, identify the core inefficiency, and explain why a platform solution makes sense now. End with why your go-to-market strategy solves the chicken-and-egg challenge.
When to use it: When you’re building a platform business and need to convince investors that you understand marketplace dynamics and customer acquisition strategy.
Pro tip: Show you’ve talked to both sides of your market. Many marketplace pitches only understand one side deeply.
Solution and Product Demo Slides
You are writing a solution slide for a SaaS startup pitching to Series A venture capitalists.
Software category: {CRM / project_management / analytics / automation / communication / HR_tech} Core functionality: {main_thing_your_software_does} User workflow: {step_by_step_how_customers_use_it} Key differentiator: {what_makes_your_approach_unique} Integration points: {existing_tools_you_connect_with} User persona: {job_title_and_use_case_of_primary_user} Time to value: {how_quickly_users_see_results} Measurable outcome: {metric_that_improves_when_they_use_you} Implementation complexity: {technical_setup_required}
Write a 180 to 240 word solution slide that walks through the user experience without getting technical. Use the “day after implementation” approach - describe what the user’s work day looks like once your solution is running. Focus on workflow transformation, not features. Include your key differentiator naturally within the story.
When to use it: When you need to explain complex software functionality in a way that non-technical investors can visualize and understand the value.
Pro tip: Avoid listing features. Instead, describe the moment users realize your software has made their job easier.
You are presenting your product demo slide to angel investors in a 10-minute pitch format.
Product interface: {web_app / mobile_app / hardware_device / API / dashboard} Demo scenario: {realistic_use_case_you_can_show} User journey: {login_to_completion_in_3_to_5_steps} “Wow moment”: {the_feature_that_makes_people_smile} Data visualization: {how_results_are_displayed} Customization level: {how_much_users_can_configure} Learning curve: {beginner / intermediate / expert_level_complexity} Mobile experience: {responsive / native_app / desktop_only} Collaboration features: {how_teams_use_it_together}
Write a 120 to 160 word product demo script that focuses on one user journey from start to finish. Describe what investors will see on screen without using technical jargon. Build to your “wow moment” and end with the outcome the user achieves. Write it as if you’re narrating while clicking through the actual product.
When to use it: When you have 90 seconds to show your product and need every word to drive toward investor excitement.
Pro tip: Practice this script with a timer. If you can’t deliver it in 90 seconds while clicking, cut words, not features.
You are explaining your technical architecture slide to venture capitalists who invest in deep tech startups.
Core technology: {AI_ML / blockchain / IoT / AR_VR / quantum / biotech / robotics} Technical innovation: {your_breakthrough_or_novel_approach} Performance improvement: {speed / accuracy / cost / efficiency_gain_vs_alternatives} Development stage: {prototype / beta / production_ready / scaling} IP protection: {patents_filed / trade_secrets / first_mover_advantage} Technical team: {founder_background_and_key_hires} Infrastructure requirements: {cloud / hardware / partnerships_needed} Scalability constraints: {what_happens_at_10x_100x_usage} Competitive moat: {how_difficult_to_replicate}
Write a 220 to 300 word technical solution slide that balances depth with accessibility. Start with the innovation in simple terms, explain why it creates better outcomes, and address scalability and defensibility. Use the “technical story” format but avoid jargon that requires domain expertise to understand.
When to use it: When your competitive advantage is technical and you need investors to understand both the innovation and the business implications.
Pro tip: Include one sentence about your team’s unique ability to execute this technical vision. Deep tech investors bet on teams, not just technology.
You are writing a product roadmap slide for growth-stage investors evaluating your expansion strategy.
Current product state: {features_live_today} Next 6 months: {features_in_development} Customer requests: {top_3_feature_requests_from_users} Revenue expansion: {how_new_features_increase_revenue_per_customer} Market expansion: {new_customer_segments_unlocked} Platform evolution: {how_product_becomes_more_defensible} Technical debt: {infrastructure_investments_needed} Competitive response: {features_needed_to_stay_ahead} Resource requirements: {team_size_and_skills_for_execution}
Write a 190 to 260 word product roadmap slide using the “customer value journey” framework. Show how each development phase solves bigger customer problems and commands higher prices. Connect feature development to business metrics like retention, expansion revenue, or market share. End with why this roadmap creates competitive advantages.
When to use it: When investors are evaluating whether your product can grow beyond its current use case into a larger market opportunity.
Pro tip: Tie every roadmap item to a customer interview quote or usage metric. Investors want evidence your roadmap reflects market demand, not founder vision.
You are creating a competitive advantages slide for investors comparing multiple startups in your space.
Direct competitors: {2_to_3_companies_doing_similar_things} Competitive dimensions: {price / speed / accuracy / user_experience / integrations} Your advantages: {what_you_do_better_today} Moat development: {how_advantages_compound_over_time} Customer switching costs: {why_users_stick_with_you} Network effects: {how_growth_creates_more_value} Operational scale: {cost_advantages_at_higher_volume} Strategic partnerships: {relationships_competitors_cannot_replicate} Founder expertise: {domain_knowledge_or_experience_edge}
Write a 170 to 230 word competitive positioning slide that acknowledges competitor strengths while highlighting your differentiation. Use the “sustainable advantage” approach - explain not just why you’re better today, but why that gap will widen over time. Avoid claiming competitors have no strengths or that competition doesn’t exist.
When to use it: When investors know your competitive landscape and you need to articulate why you’ll win without sounding naive or arrogant.
Pro tip: Mention one specific competitor strength and explain why it doesn’t matter for your target customer. It shows you understand the market deeply.
Market Size and Opportunity Slides
You are writing a market size slide for consumer investors who want to understand your total addressable market.
Product category: {app_type_or_consumer_service} Geographic scope: {US_only / North_America / global} Target demographic: {age_income_behavior_characteristics} Usage frequency: {daily / weekly / monthly / occasional} Revenue model: {subscription / transaction / advertising / freemium} Pricing strategy: {free / under_10 / 10_to_50 / premium_pricing} Market research source: {where_you_got_TAM_numbers} Behavioral trend: {why_this_market_is_growing_now} Penetration assumption: {realistic_percentage_you_could_capture}
Write a 180 to 240 word market opportunity slide using the “bottoms-up analysis” approach. Start with your target customer, multiply by realistic usage and pricing, then scale to addressable population. Include the behavioral or technological trend driving market growth. End with why this opportunity is accessible to a startup rather than requiring enterprise resources.
When to use it: When you’re pitching a consumer business and need to prove the market is large enough for venture-scale returns.
Pro tip: Include your “serviceable addressable market” calculation, not just total addressable market. Investors want to see realistic thinking about what you can actually capture.
You are presenting market opportunity to B2B investors who focus on enterprise software deals.
Industry vertical: {healthcare / financial_services / manufacturing / retail / logistics} Company size focus: {SMB / mid_market / enterprise / fortune_500} Decision maker budget: {department_that_pays_for_your_solution} Average contract value: {annual_recurring_revenue_per_customer} Sales cycle length: {weeks_or_months_from_demo_to_signature} Market maturity: {emerging / growing / mature / declining} Regulatory drivers: {compliance_requirements_creating_demand} Technology adoption: {digital_transformation_trends_helping_you} Competitive landscape: {fragmented / consolidated / dominated_by_incumbents}
Write a 200 to 280 word B2B market slide that connects industry spending to your revenue opportunity. Use the “budget allocation” framework - explain which existing budget line your solution replaces or expands. Include average deal size and sales cycle to show path to revenue. Address why this market is ready for your solution now versus five years ago.
When to use it: When pitching enterprise software and you need to demonstrate understanding of corporate buying processes and budget cycles.