Board Deck Builder

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• Publisherborghei GitHub userOwner of the repository this skill is read from
• Source folderborghei/Claude-Skills/c-level-advisor/board-deck-builderThe exact folder we audited
• LicenceNOASSERTIONAs the repository states it
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Its description: Assembles board and investor update decks by pulling perspectives from all C-suite roles. Use when preparing board meetings, investor updates, quarterly business reviews, or fundraising narratives.

---
name: board-deck-builder
description: >
  Assembles board and investor update decks by pulling perspectives from all
  C-suite roles. Use when preparing board meetings, investor updates, quarterly
  business reviews, or fundraising narratives.
license: MIT + Commons Clause
metadata:
  version: 2.0.0
  author: borghei
  category: c-level
  domain: board-governance
  updated: 2026-03-09
  frameworks:
    - deck-structure
    - narrative-framework
    - bad-news-delivery
    - section-templates
    - fundraising-format
  triggers:
    - board deck
    - investor update
    - board meeting
    - board pack
    - investor relations
    - quarterly review
    - board presentation
    - fundraising deck
    - investor deck
    - board narrative
    - QBR
    - quarterly business review
    - board report
    - investor report
    - board materials
    - board slides
---
# Board Deck Builder

Build board decks that tell a story, not just show data. Every section has an owner, a narrative, and a "so what." Boards see 10+ decks per quarter -- yours needs a through-line.

## Keywords

board deck, investor update, board meeting, board pack, investor relations, quarterly review, board presentation, fundraising deck, investor deck, board narrative, QBR, quarterly business review, board report, metrics dashboard, bad news delivery, variance explanation

---

## Clarify First

Before generating, confirm these inputs. If any is unknown or vague, ASK — do not assume:

- [ ] **Deck type and audience** (quarterly board, monthly update, fundraising, emergency) — sets slide count, structure, and which sections appear
- [ ] **The headline message this period** (beat plan / missed plan / need a decision) — drives the opening frame and whether the SOUF bad-news structure is needed
- [ ] **Which metrics the board actually tracks** (and their targets) — the metrics dashboard should show only these, with RAG status against targets
- [ ] **Specific asks or decisions needed from the board** — the asks section is the highest-value slide and must be concrete and owner-assigned

Stop rule: ask only the 2-3 that most change the output. If the user says "just draft it," proceed and list your assumptions at the top of the artifact.

---

## Deck Types and Structure

### Deck Type Selection

| Type | When | Slide Count | Sent in Advance | Key Section |
|------|------|-------------|-----------------|-------------|
| Quarterly Board Deck | Standard board meeting | 20-30 slides | 48 hours ahead | Full deck below |
| Monthly Update | Early-stage boards | 8-12 slides | 24 hours ahead | Metrics + risks |
| Fundraising Deck | Active fundraise | 12-15 slides | During meeting | Vision + traction |
| Emergency/Ad-hoc | Crisis or major decision | 5-8 slides | Depends | Situation + options |

---

## Standard Board Deck (Section by Section)

### Section 1: Executive Summary (CEO)

Three sentences. No more. No less.

| Sentence | Purpose | Example |
|----------|---------|---------|
| 1 | State of the business | "We closed Q3 at $2.4M ARR, up 22% QoQ" |
| 2 | Biggest development this period | "Signed our largest enterprise contract ($180K ACV)" |
| 3 | Forward-looking priority | "Q4 priority: close Series A and hit $2.8M ARR" |

**Anti-pattern**: "We had a good quarter with lots of progress across all areas."
**Why it fails**: Says nothing. Board learns nothing. Time wasted.

### Section 2: Key Metrics Dashboard (COO)

6-8 metrics maximum. Every metric needs a target and a status.

| Metric | This Period | Last Period | Target | Status | Trend |
|--------|-------------|-------------|--------|--------|-------|
| ARR | $2.4M | $1.97M | $2.3M | [G] | Up |
| MoM Growth | 8.1% | 7.2% | 7.5% | [G] | Up |
| Burn Multiple | 1.8x | 2.1x | < 2x | [G] | Improving |
| NRR | 112% | 108% | > 110% | [G] | Up |
| CAC Payback | 11 mo | 14 mo | < 12 mo | [G] | Improving |
| Headcount | 24 | 21 | 25 | [Y] | Below plan |

**Rule**: Only show metrics the board actually tracks. Ask what they care about. Remove anything they have said they do not care about.

### Section 3: Financial Update (CFO)

| Component | Include | Format |
|-----------|---------|--------|
| P&L Summary | Revenue, COGS, Gross Margin, OpEx, Net Burn | Table with variance column |
| Cash Position | Current balance + runway in months | Single number, bold |
| Burn Multiple Trend | 3-quarter trend | Line chart |
| Variance to Plan | Each line item vs. budget | Table with one-sentence explanations |
| Forecast Update | Next quarter projections | Conservative, base, upside |

**Rule**: Every variance needs a one-sentence explanation. "Revenue was below target" with no explanation is unacceptable.

### Section 4: Revenue and Pipeline (CRO)

| Component | Include | Format |
|-----------|---------|--------|
| ARR Waterfall | Opening -> New -> Expansion -> Contraction -> Churn -> Closing | Waterfall chart |
| NRR and Logo Churn | Current + 4-quarter trend | Table + trend line |
| Pipeline by Stage | Dollar amounts, not just counts | Funnel visualization |
| Forecast | Next quarter with confidence level | "High confidence $2.6M, upside to $2.9M" |
| Top 3 Deals | Name, amount, close date, risk | Table |

**Rule**: Forecast MUST include a confidence level. "We expect $2.8M" is weak.

### Section 5: Product Update (CPO)

| Component | Include | Format |
|-----------|---------|--------|
| Shipped This Quarter | 3-5 items with user impact | Bullet list |
| Shipping Next Quarter | 3-5 items with target dates | Bullet list |
| PMF Signals | NPS trend, DAU/MAU, feature adoption | Metrics table |
| Key Learning | One insight from customer research | Narrative paragraph |

**Rule**: No feature lists. Only features with evidence of user impact.

### Section 6: Growth and Marketing (CMO)

| Component | Include |
|-----------|---------|
| CAC by Channel | Table with efficiency trend |
| Pipeline Contribution | $ by channel |
| What's Working | Specific channels/campaigns with data |
| What's Being Cut | Un

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