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Pitch Deck Template: The 12-Slide Framework That Gets Funded

Master the 12-slide pitch deck template used by Y Combinator startups. Includes real examples from Airbnb and Buffer, plus expert tips for each slide.

Oct 7, 202510 min read

Person Icon PowerPoint: Complete Guide to People Icons for Presentations

Find the right person and people icons for PowerPoint. Cover team structures, org charts, stakeholder maps, and diversity representation with professional icons.

Oct 2, 20253 min read

Stacked Bar Charts in PowerPoint: When to Use Stacked vs 100% Stacked

Master stacked bar charts in PowerPoint. Learn when to use stacked vs 100% stacked bars, best practices for color coding and labeling, and common mistakes.

Sep 22, 20256 min read

One-Pager Templates for Consulting & Strategy: The Complete Guide

Free one-pager template guide for consulting, executive summaries, project updates, business cases, and investment memos with structures and examples.

Sep 21, 202517 min read

Mekko Charts in PowerPoint: The Ultimate Guide

Learn how to create Mekko (Marimekko) charts in PowerPoint. Covers market sizing, competitive analysis, and share of wallet with step-by-step instructions and best practices.

Sep 18, 20258 min read

How to Link Excel Charts to PowerPoint (Auto-Update Guide)

Learn how to link Excel charts to PowerPoint for automatic updates. Compare native linking, embedding, and add-in methods with step-by-step instructions and fixes.

Sep 14, 20256 min read

Harvey Balls in PowerPoint: How to Add and Customize Them

Learn how to create Harvey balls in PowerPoint for vendor comparisons and capability assessments. Three methods: manual shapes, Unicode, and add-ins.

Sep 11, 20257 min read

Bridge Chart in PowerPoint: How to Create One (Step-by-Step)

Create bridge charts in PowerPoint for revenue bridges and EBITDA walks. Step-by-step with Excel linking and consulting best practices.

Sep 9, 20256 min read

PowerPoint Productivity Add-ins: 9 Tools That Save Hours

Discover the best PowerPoint productivity add-ins for consultants. Compare tools including Deckary, UpSlide, and Power-user with features, pricing, and honest recommendations.

Aug 29, 202513 min read

PowerPoint Add-ins for Mac: 7 That Work (2026)

Find PowerPoint add-ins that work on Mac. Compare Deckary and 6 other tools with full Mac compatibility for charts, shortcuts, and productivity.

Aug 27, 202514 min read