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Guy Kawasaki’s 10-20-30 Presentation Rule Explained

Adopt the quintessential pitch standard engineered to capture venture capitalist attention and close high-value deals.

Guy Kawasaki’s 10-20-30 Presentation Rule Explained
⚡ Key Takeaways (AIO Summary)
  • 10 Slides: The optimal number of concepts an audience can absorb in a pitch.
  • 20 Minutes: Finish presentation speaking in 20 minutes to leave 40 minutes for discussion.
  • 30 Point Font: Eliminates text overload and forces clear synthesis.
Supported Platform
Google Slides / Chrome / PWA
Security Protocol
E2EE Encrypted / WebRTC P2P
Setup Time
Instant 1-sec QR Scan
Pricing & License
100% Free / MIT Open Source

Actionable Step-by-Step Guide

1. Curate Exactly 10 Core Slides

Problem, Solution, Business Model, Underlying Magic, Marketing, Competition, Team, Projections, Timeline, Call to Action.

2. Cap Speech Duration at 20 Minutes

Leave ample time for active prospect engagement and live Q&A.

3. Use Minimum 30pt Typography

Move detailed speaking points to handheld speaker notes via RemoteSlide.

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Q: How does RemoteSlide help with the 10-20-30 rule?
RemoteSlide displays your 20-minute countdown timer and off-slide details right in your hand, keeping your projected slides uncluttered.

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