board-update

Compile startup context into structured investor updates and board decks.

285|39|Updated Mar 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/shawnpang/startup-founder-skills --skill board-update-shawnpang
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: board-update
Source: https://github.com/shawnpang/startup-founder-skills/tree/main/skills/board-update
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/shawnpang/startup-founder-skills --skill board-update-shawnpang

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps AI agents draft investor updates, prepare board decks, and communicate company progress to stakeholders with guidance tailored to startups.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Determine cadence and format (monthly email, quarterly board deck, or ad-hoc updates) and tailor output to the audience.
  • Collect and structure the 11-section framework (Executive Summary, Key Metrics, Financial Update, Revenue & Pipeline, Product Update, Growth & Marketing, Engineering & Technical, Team & People, Risk & Security, Strategic Outlook, Appendix) with a clear Headline - Data - Narrative - Ask/Next for each section.
  • Lead with a concise executive summary, apply the bad-news protocol when needed, and surface concrete asks and next steps.
  • Format outputs for scanability (bold numbers, KPI tables, concise narrative) and provide one-page or multi-slide formats as required.

Quick Start

To draft your next board update, provide the reporting period, key wins and losses, and any topics requiring board input.

Frequently Asked Questions about board-update

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I write an investor update email for my startup?

Draft an investor update by providing your reporting period, key wins, losses, and topics requiring board input. The Skill compiles these inputs into a structured executive summary, applying a bad-news protocol and surfacing concrete asks using an 11-section framework tailored for email formats.

What is the best way to structure a quarterly board deck?

Structure a quarterly board deck using an 11-section framework covering Executive Summary, Key Metrics, Financials, Revenue, Product, Growth, Engineering, Team, Risks, Outlook, and Appendix. Each section follows a Headline-Data-Narrative-Ask format, optimized for executive scanability with bold numbers and KPI tables.

Can I use this for ad-hoc executive communication and reporting?

Yes, this Skill supports ad-hoc executive communication alongside monthly emails and quarterly board decks. It determines the cadence and tailors the output format to the audience, ensuring risks and asks are surfaced with concrete metrics regardless of the reporting frequency.

How do I communicate bad news to my board of directors?

Communicate bad news by applying the Skill's built-in bad-news protocol within your board update. This ensures negative developments are presented objectively alongside concrete metrics, structured narratives, and clear next steps to maintain executive trust and facilitate board input.

Does this board update tool format outputs for slide presentations?

Yes, the tool formats outputs for both one-page email-style updates and multi-slide deck presentations. It enhances scanability using bold numbers and KPI tables, providing visual options and structured narratives required for formal executive review.

What sections should be included in a startup board deck?

A startup board deck should include 11 sections: Executive Summary, Key Metrics, Financial Update, Revenue & Pipeline, Product Update, Growth & Marketing, Engineering & Technical, Team & People, Risk & Security, Strategic Outlook, and Appendix. Each section structures data with a clear headline, narrative, and ask.