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Board update scoreboard — the metrics that matter

A startup board scoreboard: ARR, growth, burn multiple, and runway, with highlights, risks, and asks.

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Board update scoreboard — the metrics that matter slide template rendered with SlideForge

Cost

$0.05/slide

Engine

Deterministic

Pattern

Kpi Metrics

Output

.pptx + PDF + PNG

Example brief

Board update opener for a venture-backed startup. Scoreboard of ARR, growth, burn multiple, and runway, then highlights, risks, and board asks.

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Brief path

curl -X POST https://api.slideforge.dev/v1/render/auto \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer sf_live_..." \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{ "brief": "Board update opener for a venture-backed startup. Scoreboard of ARR, growth, burn multiple, and runway, then highlights," }'

Structured intent (this template)

{
  "pattern": "kpi_metrics",
  "title": "Growth held and burn improved — hiring is the gating decision",
  "subtitle": "Q3 2026 board update",
  "metric_kind": "delta_scoreboard",
  "layout_profile": "strip_4",
  "metrics": [
    {
      "label": "ARR",
      "value": "$20.2M",
      "delta": {
        "value": "+18% QoQ",
        "tone": "good"
      },
      "emphasis": "primary"
    },
    {
      "label": "Net new ARR",
      "value": "$4.2M",
      "delta": {
        "value": "+0.9M vs plan",
        "tone": "good"
      }
    },
    {
      "label": "Burn multiple",
      "value": "1.1x",
      "delta": {
        "value": "-0.3x",
        "tone": "good"
      }
    },
    {
      "label": "Runway",
      "value": "19 mo",
      "delta": {
        "value": "stable",
        "tone": "neutral"
      }
    }
  ],
  "sections": [
    {
      "label": "Highlights",
      "tone": "good",
      "points": [
        "Expansion outgrew churn",
        "Enterprise mix +6 pts",
        "Efficient growth holding"
      ]
    },
    {
      "label": "Risks",
      "tone": "bad",
      "points": [
        "Sales hiring behind plan",
        "One large renewal at risk",
        "Infra cost growth"
      ]
    },
    {
      "label": "Asks",
      "points": [
        "Approve 4 AE backfills",
        "Intro for the at-risk renewal",
        "Greenlight infra optimization"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "source_note": "Finance + CRM, Oct 2026",
  "takeaway": "Approve the AE backfills now — pipeline is there; capacity is the only constraint on Q4."
}

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Frequently asked questions

How do I render the Board update scoreboard — the metrics that matter template?

Send a POST to /v1/render/auto with a brief, or call create_slide via MCP with the structured intent shown below. The response includes an editable .pptx, a PDF, and a PNG. $0.05 per slide.

Does an AI write the slide?

No. SlideForge renders deterministically from a structured intent — no LLM draws the slide, so text is never mangled or fabricated. The optional brief path uses a router to pick the pattern, then renders deterministically.

Can I customize the colors and fonts?

Yes. Pass a theme_id to apply a built-in or custom brand theme; the layout stays the same.

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