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Nice slide
in that it captures
the highlights
of the business.
Shows the four
locations and
some key com­
pany metrics. This
is the Hook.

Considering the success the team
has had to date, it makes sense to highlight
them early in the presentation. If you have
an inexperienced team, it might appear
later. Although, we like visuals, we'd also
like a bit of detail on what each brings to
the company. An effective way to do that is
a grid that shows key skills needed accross
the top, team members down the side, and
then checkmarks as to who on the team
possessess those skills.
There is a playfulness to the slides that can be
endearing if it is a reflection of the team spirit.
But be careful to take success seriously.