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Notes on brand, AI, and the future of the deck.
Comparisons, guides, and product writing for brand teams, sales leaders, and anyone tired of off-brand slides.
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Decky Takes the Stage at Oregon AI Accelerator Demo Day
Our CEO Mike pitched Decky to investors, operators, and the Portland tech community at the Oregon AI Accelerator's inaugural Demo Day, sharing how we're rebuilding presentations around real brand systems.
May 14, 2026 · 3 min read
enterprise
Fortune 500s Aren't Switching to HTML Slide Editors. Here's Why Decky Was Built Around That.
The new wave of AI presentation tools wants enterprises to abandon Google Slides and PowerPoint for HTML-based editors. They won't. The switching costs are too high, and Decky was designed from day one to work inside the tools Fortune 500s already use.
April 28, 2026 · 6 min read
comparisons
I Gave Claude a Brand. It Gave Me Back a Color Palette I Couldn't Edit.
We gave Claude's new design tool a complete fake brand, PPTX deck, live website, brand kit, custom illustrations. It picked up the colors, ignored everything else, and handed back an HTML artifact we couldn't edit without going back to chat for every tweak.
April 20, 2026 · 7 min read
enterprise
The CEO's Impossible Tradeoff: Brand Consistency vs. AI Productivity
CEOs face an impossible choice: let employees use AI tools that produce off-brand content at scale, or keep them chained to manual slide work that devours productivity. There's a third option.
April 14, 2026 · 6 min read
product
Decky Surpasses 100 Users - And We're Just Getting Started
In just weeks since launch, over 100 teams have adopted Decky to automate their presentation workflows. Here's what we've learned, what users are building, and what's next.
March 17, 2026 · 2 min read
product
The Decky Platform Is Live - Here's Everything You Can Do
Decky is officially live. From Slide Libraries and Templates to a REST API, MCP server, and Chrome Extension - here's a deep dive into the full platform and what it means for how your team builds presentations.
March 9, 2026 · 8 min read
product
Decky Selected for Oregon AI Accelerator Pilot Program
We're thrilled to announce that Decky has been chosen as one of 20 startups for the Oregon AI Accelerator's inaugural pilot program - a major milestone for our mission to transform how teams build presentations.
February 19, 2026 · 4 min read
brand
Why AI Can't Replicate Your Brand (And Why That Matters)
You can't describe the visual difference between Nike and Adidas in a prompt. And when you try, people notice. Here's why 'close enough' is actually worse than starting from scratch.
January 26, 2026 · 10 min read
product
The Decky API Is Live – Start Building Today
After months of development and beta testing, the Decky API is officially live. Embed AI-powered presentation generation directly into your product with just a few lines of code.
January 7, 2026 · 4 min read
product
We're Building the Decky API – And We're Incredibly Excited About It
From the founders: We're launching an API that lets any product embed presentation-generation capabilities. Here's why this changes everything for sales teams and product builders.
December 19, 2025 · 5 min read
brand
Nobody Likes Building Decks (And That's Okay)
Let's be honest: building presentations is one of the most dreaded tasks in corporate life. Hours of formatting, endless revisions with colleagues, and the soul-crushing cycle of feedback.
December 12, 2025 · 6 min read
enterprise
AI Presentation Tools for Large Organizations: The Brand Control Problem Finally Solved
Large enterprises with restrictive brand standards have been left behind by AI presentation tools - until now. Learn how template-first AI generation maintains brand integrity at scale.
December 11, 2025 · 7 min read
guides
How to Create On-Brand Presentations Every Time (Without Starting from Scratch)
Learn how to build on-brand slides and branded presentation templates that maintain brand consistency. Discover why traditional methods fail and how AI-powered tools can help.
December 5, 2025 · 9 min read
brand
Why Corporate Employees Click 'File > Make a Copy' Every Single Time
In every corporation, employees have learned the hard way: the only reliable way to preserve brand colors, logos, and layouts is to click 'File > Make a Copy' before editing.
November 15, 2025 · 7 min read
comparisons
The Hidden Cost of Moving 1,000 Employees from Google Slides to Gamma
Gamma is an impressive product, but enterprises face massive challenges migrating from Google Slides. Learn why brand compliance, retraining costs, and AI limitations make Decky the smarter choice.
November 13, 2025 · 10 min read
comparisons
The Template Trap: Why Plus.ai and Matik Take Months While Decky Takes 5 Minutes
Plus.ai forces you to build custom templates. Matik takes 120 days to implement. Decky learns your brand in 5 minutes. Here's why time to value matters.
November 11, 2025 · 8 min read
comparisons
Why HTML Presentation Tools Like Gamma and Genspark Break When Converting to Google Slides
HTML-based presentation platforms create formatting nightmares when converting to Google Slides or PowerPoint. Learn why native solutions are the better choice.
November 7, 2025 · 8 min read
comparisons
Glean vs Matik vs Gamma vs Decky: Complete AI Presentation Platform Comparison
Compare Glean, Matik.io, Gamma, and Decky to find the best AI-powered presentation solution for your team. Detailed feature comparison and analysis.
November 4, 2025 · 10 min read
comparisons
Google Slides Add-Ons vs Decky: Which is the Smart Choice for Brand Consistency?
A comprehensive comparison of popular Google Slides add-ons and how Decky offers a smarter, more integrated approach to maintaining brand consistency.
November 3, 2025 · 8 min read
brand
Why Brand Kits Can't Match Your Real Brand (And What to Do Instead)
Brand kits in presentation tools promise consistency - but they're fundamentally different from your actual branded decks. Here's why native formats are the only way.
October 31, 2025 · 6 min read
brand
Why AI-Generated Presentations Are Losing Trust (And What to Do About It)
People can spot AI-generated presentations instantly - and it's hurting your credibility. Even Gamma's CEO recommends against AI images. Here's why human touch still matters.
October 28, 2025 · 7 min read
comparisons
Matik vs Decky: Which AI Presentation Tool Is Right for Your Team?
Compare Matik and Decky to find the best AI presentation solution for your needs. Learn about data automation vs brand consistency approaches.
October 28, 2025 · 9 min read
guides
Best AI Slide Generators in 2025: Gamma, Beautiful.ai, Tome & Decky Compared
Compare the top AI presentation tools including Gamma.app, Beautiful.ai, Tome, and Decky. Learn which tool fits your brand needs.
October 27, 2025 · 8 min read
comparisons
Gamma.app vs Google Slides: Which Is Better for Your Team?
A detailed comparison of Gamma.app and Google Slides to help you choose the right presentation platform for your team's workflow and brand needs.
October 27, 2025 · 7 min read
comparisons
SlidesGPT Alternative: 5 AI Tools for Google Slides in 2025
Explore the best alternatives to SlidesGPT for AI-powered Google Slides creation, including brand-focused and enterprise solutions.
October 27, 2025 · 9 min read
comparisons
Canva vs Google Slides for Business Presentations: Which to Choose?
A comprehensive comparison of Canva and Google Slides for business presentations, including when to use each platform.
October 27, 2025 · 8 min read