Roadmap (Now / Next / Later) Slide Template
Three-column product roadmap by horizon: Now (current quarter / in flight), Next (next quarter / committed), Later (future / not yet committed). Each column holds 2-6 feature pillars or initiatives. The lightweight alternative to a Gantt chart for communicating direction without committing to dates.
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Example brief
Product roadmap for the next 3 quarters. Now (Q2): finish checkout v2, ship mobile app, retire legacy admin. Next (Q3): launch enterprise SSO, expand EMEA pricing, upgrade analytics. Later (Q4+): AI insights, partner marketplace, custom workflows.
API example
With a brief (async, $0.05)
curl -X POST https://api.slideforge.dev/v1/render \
-H "Authorization: Bearer sf_live_..." \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"template": "9d0c68b9-cca9-5305-a044-84f2b102e805",
"brief": "Product roadmap for the next 3 quarters. Now (Q2): finish checkout v2, ship mobi..."
}'With structured params (sync, $0.03)
curl -X POST https://api.slideforge.dev/v1/render \
-H "Authorization: Bearer sf_live_..." \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"template": "9d0c68b9-cca9-5305-a044-84f2b102e805",
"params": {
"title": "Product Roadmap — Q2 to Q4 2026",
"now": [
"Checkout v2 — last 20% of polish + rollout",
"iOS app — public launch May 12",
"Legacy admin retirement — sunset Apr 30",
"SOC2 Type II — audit window opens"
],
"next": [
"Enterprise SSO (Okta + Entra) — Jun rollout",
"EMEA pricing + invoicing in EUR/GBP",
"Analytics 3.0 — real-time KPI dashboards",
"Partner reseller portal — pilot with 5 partners"
],
"later": [
"AI insights engine — recommendations layer",
"Partner marketplace — third-party integrations",
"Custom workflow builder — low-code flows",
"APAC market entry — JP + AU localisation"
],
"takeaway": "Now ships value, Next defends enterprise, Later opens new TAM — pace is the binding constraint."
}
}'Tags
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Frequently asked questions
How do I render a Roadmap (Now / Next / Later) slide?
Send a POST request to /v1/render with template "9d0c68b9-cca9-5305-a044-84f2b102e805" and your data in the params field. The response includes a .pptx download URL and PNG preview. Template renders cost $0.03 and complete in under 1 second.
What data does the Roadmap (Now / Next / Later) template accept?
The Roadmap (Now / Next / Later) template accepts: title, now, next, later, takeaway. Supports 2-6 items. See the parameter reference below for details.
Can I customize the colors and fonts of this template?
Yes — pass a theme_id parameter to apply your custom brand colors, fonts, and logo. SlideForge has 8 built-in themes, or you can create custom themes via the Themes API.
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