Origins in Workplace Frustration
At my previous company, I spent countless hours creating presentations weekly. For one important client proposal, I pulled two consecutive all-nighters. Though successful, I wondered: "Why, in 2024, are we still creating presentations in such a primitive way?" From Rough Demo to Validation
I built a simple command-line tool during weekends that could generate basic slide content from outlines. Despite its limitations, colleagues who tested it were enthusiastic: "This already saves me at least half my time." "If you added automatic chart generation, I'd pay for this." This unexpected validation made me consider turning it into a real product. Securing the Perfect Domain
As the project gained momentum, "PPT.AI" seemed the perfect name. I discovered someone was selling the ppt.ai domain and, after negotiation, purchased it at a reasonable price. It was a significant investment for a side project, but I believed in its potential. Now, https://ppt.ai is our home, and I'm hoping the product's success will justify the domain investment.
Building a Team
I realized this project required expertise beyond my own. I recruited three friends with complementary skills: a machine learning expert, a UI/UX designer, and a backend developer. Together, we tackled four key challenges: Intelligent Content Generation for different industries and topics Layout and Design Awareness for visual consistency Automated Data Visualization User-Friendly Interface for non-technical users Market Traction
Three months later, we launched our MVP at ppt.ai. Early users reported a 65% reduction in presentation creation time, with satisfaction scores of 8.7/10.
Today, PPT.AI has:
25,000 monthly active users 68% weekly retention A team of 8 focused on development and growth We've just completed seed funding to enhance our features further. Looking Forward
Products that solve real pain points often resonate strongly. When users tell us our tool freed them from the PowerPoint nightmare, I know we're on the right path. What challenges do you face with presentations? What pain points could AI solve? Try ppt.ai and let me know your thoughts!
[I'm the founder of PPT.AI and will be around to answer questions]