Should I include screenshots or demos?

Yes, if you have them. Visual proof is more compelling than description. Even mockups work at early stages.

How technical should I get?

Enough to be credible, not enough to confuse. Investors should understand what you do, not how you do it at the code level.

What if we have not built it yet?

Show what you will build and why you can. Mockups, prototypes, or clear descriptions work. Just be honest about current state.

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Solution Slide for Your Pitch Deck

How to craft a solution slide that proves your approach works. What investors look for, examples, and common mistakes to avoid.

Last updated: 2025-01-07

What This Slide Must Prove

This slide must convince investors that your approach actually solves the problem you just described.

Direct connection to the problem
Clear mechanism of how it works
Why this approach wins over alternatives
Credible path to building it

A solution slide that does not connect to the problem slide raises red flags.

What Investors Look For

Criteria used in real pitch reviews:

Clear Mechanism

How does it actually work? Can you explain it simply?

Problem Connection

Does this directly address the pain you described?

Differentiation

Why is this better than what exists today?

Feasibility

Can this team actually build this? Is it technically possible?

Investors want to see that you have thought through the approach, not just the outcome.

Strong vs Weak Signals

Strong Signal

"We automate inventory reconciliation by connecting directly to ERP systems and warehouse sensors. Real-time sync eliminates the 8-hour weekly manual process. Customers see results in week one, not month six."

Specific mechanism
Connects to problem
Clear value proposition

Weak Signal

"Our AI-powered platform leverages machine learning to optimize business processes and drive operational excellence."

Buzzword heavy
No clear mechanism
Could be anything

Common Failure Patterns

Buzzword soup: AI, blockchain, ML without explaining what they do.
Feature list: Describing capabilities instead of outcomes.
Disconnected from problem: Solution does not obviously fix the pain described.

Quality Criteria

Show, do not tell: Demo or screenshot beats description.
One core insight: What is the key innovation or approach?
Obvious connection: Solution should feel inevitable given the problem.

Target reaction: "This makes sense as a solution to that problem."

How Pitchkit Helps

Pitchkit solution slide builder helps you:

Structure your solution for clarity and impact
Connect directly to your problem statement
Identify gaps between problem and solution

You get feedback on whether your solution is clear and compelling.

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Solution Slide by Stage

What is expected changes as you raise more:

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