Agent skill

Board Deck Builder

by alirezarezvani in alirezarezvani/claude-skills

Assembles comprehensive board and investor update decks by pulling perspectives from all C-suite roles.

MITAuto-check passedBusiness, Finance & HR

Install Board Deck Builder

skills CLI
$ npx skills add alirezarezvani/claude-skills --skill board-deck-builder -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install alirezarezvani/claude-skills board-deck-builder --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/alirezarezvani/claude-skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/c-level-advisor/skills/board-deck-builder .claude/skills/board-deck-builder && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/

Facts

Skill name
board-deck-builder
GitHub stars
28k
Used in
2 other repos
Token cost
~1.9k tokens
SKILL.md length
980 words
Files
3 (incl. references)
Skills in repo
342
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

Assembles comprehensive board and investor update decks by pulling perspectives from all C-suite roles.

  • Works in 11 steps: Executive Summary (CEO) → Key Metrics Dashboard (COO) → Financial Update (CFO) → …
  • Preparing board meetings
  • SKILL.md covers Keywords, Quick Start, Deck Structure (Standard Order) and Narrative Framework, plus 4 more sections
  • Instructions only: no scripts, shell commands, URLs or credentials in SKILL.md

What it does

Board Deck Builder is an agent skill from alirezarezvani/claude-skills. Assembles comprehensive board and investor update decks by pulling perspectives from all C-suite roles. Use when preparing board meetings, investor updates, quarterly business reviews, or fundraising narratives. Covers structure, narrative framework, bad news delivery, and common mistakes.

Its SKILL.md is about 1.9k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 4 other files, including reference files (for example `references/deck-frameworks.md` and `templates/board-deck-template.md`).

It sits in Business, Finance & HR, covering Fundraising and pitch decks, OKRs and executive reporting and Customer success. The repository describes itself as: 380 Claude Code skills & agent skills & plugins (30+ Agents, 70+ custom commands, 380+ skills, customizable references, scripts)for Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, Cursor, and 8… The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

  • Preparing board meetings
  • Investor updates
  • Quarterly business reviews
  • Fundraising narratives

Example prompts

  • “Use the board-deck-builder skill to assemble comprehensive board and investor update decks by pulling perspectives from all C-suite roles”
  • “/board-deck-builder”

Workflow steps

11 steps, taken from the step headings in SKILL.md.

  1. Executive Summary (CEO)
  2. Key Metrics Dashboard (COO)
  3. Financial Update (CFO)
  4. Revenue & Pipeline (CRO)
  5. Product Update (CPO)
  6. Growth & Marketing (CMO)
  7. Engineering & Technical (CTO)
  8. Team & People (CHRO)
  9. Risk & Security (CISO)
  10. Strategic Outlook (CEO)
  11. Appendix

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 19392f7. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    No scripts in the folder and no shell commands in SKILL.md.

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    No URLs in SKILL.md.

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

Context cost

Board Deck Builder loads about 1.9k tokens when it runs, and up to ~3.6k if it reads all its reference files. Until then it costs about 77 tokens; SKILL.md has 980 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~77
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~1.9k
With references · SKILL.md plus every file in references/, read only if the agent opens them
~3.6k

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check passed

The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.

Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from alirezarezvani/claude-skills at commit 19392f7, republished under its MIT licence (© alirezarezvani). 980 words, ~1,872 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/board-deck-builder/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder). This skill also uses 2 other files; get the full folder from GitHub.
name
board-deck-builder
description
Assembles comprehensive board and investor update decks by pulling perspectives from all C-suite roles. Use when preparing board meetings, investor updates, quarterly business reviews, or fundraising narratives. Covers structure, narrative framework, bad news delivery, and common mistakes.
license
MIT
metadata.version
1.0.0
metadata.author
Alireza Rezvani
metadata.category
c-level
metadata.domain
board-governance
metadata.updated
2026-03-05
metadata.frameworks
deck-frameworks, board-deck-template

Board Deck Builder

Build board decks that tell a story — not just show data. Every section has an owner, a narrative, and a "so what."

Keywords

board deck, investor update, board meeting, board pack, investor relations, quarterly review, board presentation, fundraising deck, investor deck, board narrative, QBR, quarterly business review

Quick Start

Ask for a board deck in natural language, naming cadence and stage:

"Build a quarterly board deck — we're Series A." "Draft a fundraising board deck for a seed-stage company."

Provide available metrics. The builder fills gaps with explicit placeholders — never invents numbers.

Deck Structure (Standard Order)

Every section follows: Headline → Data → Narrative → Ask/Next

1. Executive Summary (CEO)

3 sentences. No more.

  • Sentence 1: State of the business (where we are)
  • Sentence 2: Biggest thing that happened this period
  • Sentence 3: Where we're going next quarter

Bad: "We had a good quarter with lots of progress across all areas." Good: "We closed Q3 at $2.4M ARR (+22% QoQ), signed our largest enterprise contract, and enter Q4 with 14-month runway. The strategic shift to mid-market is working — ACV up 40% and sales cycle down 3 weeks. Q4 priority: close the $3M Series A and hit $2.8M ARR."

2. Key Metrics Dashboard (COO)

6-8 metrics max. Use a table.

MetricThis PeriodLast PeriodTargetStatus
ARR$2.4M$1.97M$2.3M✅
MoM growth8.1%7.2%7.5%✅
Burn multiple1.8x2.1x<2x✅
NRR112%108%>110%✅
CAC payback11 months14 months<12 months✅
Headcount242125🟡

Pick metrics the board actually tracks. Swap out anything they've said they don't care about.

3. Financial Update (CFO)
  • P&L summary: Revenue, COGS, Gross margin, OpEx, Net burn
  • Cash position and runway (months)
  • Burn multiple trend (3-quarter view)
  • Variance to plan (what was different and why)
  • Forecast update for next quarter

One sentence on each variance. Boards hate "revenue was below target" with no explanation. Say why.

4. Revenue & Pipeline (CRO)
  • ARR waterfall: starting → new → expansion → churn → ending
  • NRR and logo churn rates
  • Pipeline by stage (in $, not just count)
  • Forecast: next quarter with confidence level
  • Top 3 deals: name/amount/close date/risk

The forecast must have a confidence level. "We expect $2.8M" is weak. "High confidence $2.6M, upside to $2.9M if two late-stage deals close" is useful.

5. Product Update (CPO)
  • Shipped this quarter: 3-5 bullets, user impact for each
  • Shipping next quarter: 3-5 bullets with target dates
  • PMF signal: NPS trend, DAU/MAU ratio, feature adoption
  • One key learning from customer research

No feature lists. Only features with evidence of user impact.

6. Growth & Marketing (CMO)
  • CAC by channel (table)
  • Pipeline contribution by channel ($)
  • Brand/awareness metrics relevant to stage (traffic, share of voice)
  • What's working, what's being cut, what's being tested
7. Engineering & Technical (CTO)
  • Delivery velocity trend (last 4 quarters)
  • Tech debt ratio and plan
  • Infrastructure: uptime, incidents, cost trend
  • Security posture (one line, flag anything pending)

Keep this short unless there's a material issue. Boards don't need sprint details.

8. Team & People (CHRO)
  • Headcount: actual vs plan
  • Hiring: offers out, pipeline, time-to-fill trend
  • Attrition: regrettable vs non-regrettable
  • Engagement: last survey score, trend
  • Key hires this quarter, key open roles
9. Risk & Security (CISO)
  • Security posture: status of critical controls
  • Compliance: certifications in progress, deadlines
  • Incidents this quarter (if any): impact, resolution, prevention
  • Top 3 risks and mitigation status
10. Strategic Outlook (CEO)
  • Next quarter priorities: 3-5 items, ranked
  • Key decisions needed from the board
  • Asks: budget, introductions, advice, votes

The "asks" slide is the most important. Be specific. "We'd like 3 warm introductions to CFOs at Series B companies" beats "any help would be appreciated."

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11. Appendix
  • Detailed financial model
  • Full pipeline data
  • Cohort retention charts
  • Customer case studies
  • Detailed headcount breakdown

Narrative Framework

Boards see 10+ decks per quarter. Yours needs a through-line.

The 4-Act Structure:

  1. Where we said we'd be (last quarter's targets)
  2. Where we actually are (honest assessment)
  3. Why the gap exists (one cause per variance, not excuses)
  4. What we're doing about it (specific, dated actions)

This works for good news AND bad news. It's credible because it acknowledges reality.

Opening frame: Start with the one thing that matters most — the board should know the key message by slide 3, not slide 30.


Delivering Bad News

Never bury it. Boards find out eventually. Finding out late makes it worse.

Framework:

  1. State it plainly — "We missed Q3 ARR target by $300K (12% gap)"
  2. Own the cause — "Primary driver was longer-than-expected sales cycle in enterprise segment"
  3. Show you understand it — "We analyzed 8 lost/stalled deals; the pattern is X"
  4. Present the fix — "We've made 3 changes: [specific, dated changes]"
  5. Update the forecast — "Revised Q4 target is $2.6M; here's the bottom-up build"

What NOT to do:

  • Don't lead with good news to soften bad news — boards notice and distrust the framing
  • Don't explain without owning — "market conditions" is not a cause, it's a context
  • Don't present a fix without data behind it
  • Don't show a revised forecast without showing your assumptions

Common Board Deck Mistakes

MistakeFix
Too many slides (>25)Cut ruthlessly — if you can't explain it in the room, the slide is wrong
Metrics without targetsEvery metric needs a target and a status
No narrativeData without story forces boards to draw their own conclusions
Burying bad newsLead with it, own it, fix it
Vague asksSpecific, actionable, person-assigned asks only
No variance explanationEvery gap from target needs one-sentence cause
Stale appendixAppendix is only useful if it's current
Designing for the reader, not the roomDecks are presented — they must work spoken aloud

Cadence Notes

Quarterly (standard): Full deck, all sections, 20-30 slides. Sent 48 hours in advance. Monthly (for early-stage): Condensed — metrics dashboard, financials, pipeline, top risks. 8-12 slides. Fundraising: Opens with market/vision, closes with ask. See references/deck-frameworks.md for Sequoia format.

References

  • references/deck-frameworks.md — SaaS board pack format, Sequoia structure, investor tailoring
  • templates/board-deck-template.md — fill-in template for complete board decks

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Files

SKILL.md and 2 other files (references) in c-level-advisor/skills/board-deck-builder of alirezarezvani/claude-skills.

  • SKILL.md
  • references/deck-frameworks.md
  • templates/board-deck-template.md

Open the folder on GitHubat commit 19392f7

Used in 2 other repositories

We found 3 copies of this SKILL.md (exact, near-identical or edited) in other folders, from 2 other GitHub owners. This page covers the copy in alirezarezvani/claude-skills, which our catalogue first saw on October 7, 2026.

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Questions about Board Deck Builder

What does Board Deck Builder do?

Assembles comprehensive board and investor update decks by pulling perspectives from all C-suite roles. Board Deck Builder is an agent skill from alirezarezvani/claude-skills. Assembles comprehensive board and investor update decks by pulling perspectives from all C-suite roles.

When should I use Board Deck Builder?

Board Deck Builder fits situations like: preparing board meetings; investor updates; quarterly business reviews; fundraising narratives.

How do I install Board Deck Builder in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add alirezarezvani/claude-skills --skill board-deck-builder -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (c-level-advisor/skills/board-deck-builder in alirezarezvani/claude-skills) into .claude/skills/board-deck-builder in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Board Deck Builder in Codex?

Run `npx skills add alirezarezvani/claude-skills --skill board-deck-builder -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (c-level-advisor/skills/board-deck-builder in alirezarezvani/claude-skills) into .agents/skills/board-deck-builder in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Board Deck Builder in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add alirezarezvani/claude-skills --skill board-deck-builder -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/board-deck-builder, .gemini/skills/board-deck-builder, .github/skills/board-deck-builder and .opencode/skills/board-deck-builder in your project.

What does Board Deck Builder need to run?

SKILL.md names no scripts, command-line tools or credentials: Board Deck Builder is instructions for the agent only.

Does Board Deck Builder access the network?

SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Board Deck Builder safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.

What licence does Board Deck Builder use?

Board Deck Builder is published under the MIT licence (declared in SKILL.md). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Board Deck Builder use?

About 1.9k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 7.5k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full. Its references folder adds about 1.7k tokens, read only when the agent opens those files.

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Who maintains Board Deck Builder?

alirezarezvani (a GitHub user) maintains it in alirezarezvani/claude-skills, which has 27,829 GitHub stars. The repository holds 342 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on August 30, 2026.

Source: alirezarezvani/claude-skills on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.