I had an AI grade five real pitch decks as they stood the day they were sent (www.coworkers.global)

A new AI tool named Alex, developed by Charles Stack of Coworkers.Global, evaluates the fundability of startup pitch decks based solely on their content at the time of submission. By analyzing five real pitch decks, including those from well-known companies like Airbnb and Uber, Alex scored them on various criteria, revealing critical insights into what makes a deck compelling. For instance, Airbnb's seed deck received a 3.80 out of 5, highlighting the importance of presenting original demand data rather than relying on comparisons. Conversely, Uber's 2008 deck scored slightly lower at 3.61, praised for problem identification but lacking traction as it had not yet launched. Significantly, the evaluations underscore that even successful ventures didn't score particularly high, illustrating that high scores don't guarantee future success. One lesser-known startup, Usetrace, scored poorly at 3.02 and ultimately failed, emphasizing the importance of market size and competitive advantages. Stack emphasizes that while Alex provides a framework for analyzing decks, predicting which startups will succeed is inherently uncertain. This tool aims to assist founders and investors by focusing on the present quality of pitch materials rather than hindsight-driven judgments.