What this is
Most product leaders I know prepare board decks the same way: they iterate with their CEO, pressure-test with a peer or two, and hope the board isn't going to ask the hard question. It usually works. When it doesn't work, the cost is measured in quarters of trust.
The Board Deck Review is a one-week engagement that gets your deck in front of someone who has both presented to boards and reviewed them from the other side. You get honest feedback, specific rewrites where they're needed, and a walkthrough of the changes before you present.
What you get
- 1
A written review of your deck
Every slide, noted. Where the story lands, where it doesn't. Where a board member will interrupt. Where your numbers are telling a different story than your narrative.
- 2
Specific rewrites
Where a slide needs to change, I write the rewrite. You use what you want.
- 3
The reframe against the 2026 CPO framework
Your deck is checked against the seven slides of the modern CPO deck: outcome ledger, per-outcome unit economics, eval scorecard, agent inventory, cycle time, headcount-to-output ratio, and the "willing to be wrong" paragraph. If any are missing and should be there, you'll know.
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A 60-minute call
We walk through the changes. You ask what's bothering you. I answer honestly.
How the week works
You send the deck and a short briefing (CEO context, board composition, what you're worried about). I confirm scope.
I review. I write. You get the written review by end of day 4.
We book the 60-minute call within 48 hours. You have time to edit before the board meeting.
What this is not
Not a ghostwriting service. I review and rewrite specific sections. You own the deck.
Not a presentation coaching session. The review is about content, not delivery.
Not a strategy engagement. If the deck reveals a strategy problem, I'll flag it, but solving it is a different conversation.
Who this is for
CPOs or VPs of Product preparing for a quarterly board meeting
First-time CPOs presenting to a board for the first time
Product leaders presenting on an AI-related initiative for the first time and want to make sure they're speaking the right language
Founders at early stage who are presenting product for the first time
Investment
Discussed during scoping
Flat fee, invoiced after we confirm scope.
Availability
Two to three reviews per month.
Reach out at least two weeks before your board meeting, ideally three.
How to start
Send the form below with your company, your board meeting date, and one line on what's bothering you about the deck. I'll reply within 48 hours to confirm scope and the week we'll work together.
Frequently asked
How quickly can you review my deck?+
One week from the day you send the deck and briefing. If your board meeting is sooner, mention it in your email, I keep one rush slot per month for situations where two weeks isn't enough.
What format does the deck need to be in?+
PDF, Google Slides, or Keynote. PowerPoint works too. Send the deck and a one-page briefing with CEO context, board composition, and what you're worried about.
Will you ghost-write my deck?+
No. I review and rewrite specific sections where they need it. You own the deck. The point is to make your thinking sharper, not to replace it.
Can the call include my CEO?+
Yes, if you want. Many CPOs prefer to walk through the changes alone first, then bring the CEO in for a second pass. Either works.
What if the deck reveals a deeper strategy problem?+
I'll flag it. Solving it is a separate conversation, usually the audit or executive advisory retainer.