At Pitchworks, we’ve helped hundreds of startups raise millions by designing investor-ready pitch decks that actually convert. One of the most overlooked but crucial slides in any pitch deck?

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👉 The Team slide.

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Whether you're raising your seed round or building trust on your About page, the team section is where you prove:
"We’re the right people to build this."

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But too often, it’s a wall of bios and buzzwords.

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Here’s the formula we use at Pitchworks to craft a team slide that builds investor confidence and moves money.

1. Start with a punchy headline

Set the tone. Show confidence.

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Something like “An A-Team with the Credentials” or “Built to Solve This” positions you as experienced and ready.

2. Lead with key stats

Numbers make your story tangible:

• Total funding raised
• Exits or IPOs
• Patents, years of experience, revenue milestones

Bold these. Investors skim, so make the proof stand out.

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3. Use professional headshots

Low-res photos create doubt.

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Crisp, consistent photos instantly make your team look legitimate. We guide clients on this during the Pitchworks process.

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4. Keep bios short and metric-driven

Skip the long-winded resumes.
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Each team member gets 1–2 lines: title, what they lead, and a clear win.

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"Former VP at Salesforce. Scaled ARR from $2M to $40M."

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That’s all you need.

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5. Add logos from past companies

Trust is visual.

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Showcase relevant company logos, VCs, accelerators, or top schools. We include these in nearly every pitch deck we design at Pitchworks because they boost recognition and credibility.

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6. Clarify roles across the team

Investors want to see all the key functions covered.
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Make it obvious who’s leading product, tech, growth, operations, and more.

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We often use a clean, grid-style layout to make this crystal clear.

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7. Highlight founder–market fit

Just one line can do the job. Why are you the right person to solve this problem? Founder–market fit builds narrative and trust.

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8. Core team only - list advisors separately

If you have them, great.

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Just don’t confuse your core team with your advisors. Put them in their own section or on a separate slide.

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<span class="rtb-pro-tip">Adding advisors to your core team page will often times make the design to crowded. Leading to small type size and cognitive overload.</span>

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9. Add social proof (if available)

A short quote from an investor, advisor, or respected founder can add credibility:

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"This is the team to bet on."

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We help founders source and style these in the decks we build.

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10. Keep it cohesive

Consistency signals professionalism.

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Use matching layouts, aligned bios, and photo styles so your team feels like a unit, not a group of random LinkedIn screenshots.

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Why this matters

Your Team slide isn’t just a roll call. It’s a trust builder.
It tells investors:

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✅ We’ve done this before
✅ We’re ready to do it again
✅ We’re the team to back

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At Pitchworks, this slide is one of the most strategic sections we help founders build. It’s not about fluff. It’s about focus. The right structure, visuals, and proof points.

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Want a winning team slide in your pitch deck?

Whether you're raising a pre-seed, seed, or Series A, Pitchworks delivers pitch decks that help startups raise faster and with confidence.

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✅ Custom design
✅ Tight storytelling
✅ Investor-grade structure

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