{
  "id": 1870727,
  "title": "Why founders should never use AI-generated pitch decks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/why-founders-should-never-use-ai-generated-pitch-decks",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-19T04:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Fast Company",
    "slug": "fast-company",
    "url": "https://www.fastcompany.com/91591431/ai-generated-pitch-decks"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Each Monday, prior to our fund meeting, I examine pitch decks submitted by entrepreneurs. These decks are graded: \"Yes!\" to proceed with a meeting, \"Maybe\" for further discussion, \"Too early\" to monitor their progress, and \"No\" to decline. As an early-stage venture capitalist, I believe an entrepreneur's ability to think independently is crucial. A pitch deck is not merely a product, but the culmination of the founder's thinking and effort. In my experience, AI-generated pitch decks often lack originality, instead relying on buzzwords and clichés. While AI can be useful for research and polishing materials, it should not replace the founder's critical thinking. As investors, we seek founders who have thoroughly researched, tested, and communicated their business ideas. An effective pitch deck demonstrates this depth of understanding. In today's noisy world, standing out from competitors is more important than ever. An AI-generated deck cannot convey the founder's unique perspective or convince stakeholders to make significant investments.",
  "summary": "I start my work weeks with deck reviews. Every Monday morning, in advance of our weekly fund meeting, I look at all the decks that entrepreneurs submitted through our website in the past week. Every deck gets a rating: “Yes!” means we should definitely take a meeting with the founders. “Maybe” means we should discuss first. “Too early” means we like the team and should watch their progress. “No”…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}