No Slides Allowed: Because Mind Reading's The New PowerPoint
At TC All Stage in Boston, McNeil dropped a revolutionary rule: 'No slides was our first rule.' Apparently, presenting a product without visual aids is the new norm, because, in McNeil's words, 'You have to be reviewing real product.' Who knew that authenticity meant ditching the PowerPoint and actually showing something tangible? This bold strategy seems tailor-made for those who enjoy watching businessmen suffer in silence, grappling with the horror of unfiltered reality—no comforting slides to hide behind this time.
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They banned slides so we’d actually see the product. Next up: banning breathing during pitches to really test commitment levels. #StartupSurvivor
So, no slides is the rule now? Great, nothing says 'professional' like awkward silence and a guy juggling phones to prove his app exists.
No slides? That’s like going to a magic show and telling the magician not to wave a wand. Honestly, what's next—no talking at meetings?
Source: Techcrunch | Published: 7/26/2025 | Author: Tim De Chant
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