Summary

Your summary slide is not just a recap; it's an instant litmus test. In just a few seconds, it should communicate your solution, leadership, traction, and trajectory. Investors (especially at the later stage) use this slide to quickly gauge if you're a good fit for their criteria and thesis before reading further. Remember that VCs are pattern-matching machines. A good summary slide can give them the signals they need to see you're the next big thing before moving on to the full pitch.