Pitch Deck Checklist ::: Akila Studio

01. One clear sentence0/3

Make it easy for someone else to explain what you do.

Name the customer and the problem you solve.Explain the product without industry shorthand.Make the central promise specific and believable.Notes for One clear sentence

02. A problem worth solving0/3

Show the cost of the problem and what people do about it today.

Describe a real customer situation.Back up the pain with research, examples, or evidence.Explain why existing alternatives fall short.Notes for A problem worth solving

03. The product in action0/3

Let the product make the argument.

Show a clear product image, demo, or workflow.Connect the product directly to the customer’s problem.Separate what exists today from what is planned.Notes for The product in action

04. Why now0/3

Give the opportunity a reason to exist at this moment.

Identify the change that makes this possible.Explain why this matters to buyers now.Support the timing with a credible source or observation.Notes for Why now

05. A reachable market0/3

Start with a customer you can actually reach.

Define the first customer segment precisely.Show the assumptions behind your market calculation.Distinguish the initial opportunity from the wider market.Notes for A reachable market

06. Evidence of demand0/3

Use dated evidence. Label estimates and projections clearly.

Show your strongest customer or usage evidence.Label the period and definition of every metric.Explain what you learned, including weak signals.Notes for Evidence of demand

07. How the business works0/3

Connect value for the customer to a repeatable business.

State who pays, what they pay for, and the pricing model.Explain the major costs and key assumptions.Show how you expect to acquire and retain customers.Notes for How the business works

08. Alternatives & advantage0/3

Include the customer doing nothing as an alternative.

Compare against real alternatives, including the status quo.Explain your advantage in terms customers care about.Support your claims without dismissing competitors.Notes for Alternatives & advantage

09. The people behind it0/3

Show why this team understands the problem and can execute.

Highlight relevant experience and insight.Explain who owns product, delivery, and growth.Acknowledge the key roles still to be hired.Notes for The people behind it

10. The next chapter0/3

Make the next step clear and tie resources to milestones.

State the fundraising goal or next step clearly.Connect use of funds to specific milestones.Include contact details and a clear follow-up.Notes for The next chapter

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