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YC Pitch Deck Template & Builder
Draft a 10-slide Demo Day deck outline with word budgets for each slide. Download the outline (blank or filled in) or copy it into Google Slides or Notion.
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Deck outline
1. Problem (~15 words) [TBD] 2. Solution (~20 words) [TBD] 3. Product / Demo (~20 words) [TBD] 4. Traction (~25 words) [TBD] 5. Market (~20 words) [TBD] 6. Business Model (~15 words) [TBD] 7. Team (~20 words) [TBD] 8. Competition (~20 words) [TBD] 9. The Ask (~15 words) [TBD] 10. Closing (~10 words) [TBD]
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How to use this tool
Step 1
Fill each slide
Write one tight idea per box. Aim for the word budget.
Step 2
Review the outline
Read it out loud. If it takes more than 60 seconds, cut words.
Step 3
Copy and design
Paste the outline into Google Slides or Notion and keep the slides visual.
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FAQ
Do I need a deck to apply to YC?
No. YC's written application asks for a one-minute video, not a deck. This builder is for Demo Day and investor conversations after YC.
How many slides should a YC Demo Day deck have?
Most Demo Day decks are 8–12 slides. Ten is the sweet spot for a 60-second pitch.
What's the biggest deck mistake?
Too many words per slide. If a partner can't read it in 3 seconds, it's a handout, not a pitch deck.
Is the pitch deck builder free?
Yes, free and no signup. The outline is generated in your browser and you copy it out.
Is there a free YC pitch deck template?
Yes. Fill in the 10 slides above and press "Download template" to save a text outline you can paste into Google Slides, Keynote or Notion. Leave boxes empty to download a blank template.
How many slides should a YC-style deck have?
Ten is the working default: problem, solution, product, traction, market, business model, competition, why now, team, and the ask.
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