How does the 'Story Spine' framework work?

The Story Spine structures each update section around a headline, KPI movement, driver analysis, implication, and a specific ask to ensure a clear executive narrative.

What metrics does the Board Readiness Kit track?

The kit focuses on core SaaS KPIs including ARR, NRR, CAC payback, pipeline coverage, product activation, and roadmap velocity.

Does this skill help with asynchronous reporting?

Yes, it includes a specific memo template designed for asynchronous investor updates and a decision log for tracking approvals outside of meetings.

Can I automate the data pulls for these reports?

While this kit provides the narrative framework, it is designed to be paired with the 'prepare-board-readout' skill to automate data collection and telemetry snapshots.

Is this suitable for early-stage startups?

Absolutely. It helps early-stage founders establish institutional-grade reporting habits that are essential for seed and Series A investor relations.

Board Readiness Kit

Name: Board Readiness Kit
Author: gtmagents

bygtmagents

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Productivity & Workflow

Standardizes the creation of SaaS board and investor updates using data-driven narrative frameworks and KPI templates.

The Board Readiness Kit provides a structured framework for executives and GTM teams to prepare high-stakes board decks and investor memos with professional consistency. It bridges the gap between raw SaaS metrics—such as ARR, NRR, and CAC payback—and strategic storytelling by offering a systematic 'Story Spine' and 'Metric Stack.' This skill ensures that board updates are not just data dumps, but cohesive narratives that clearly communicate performance, risks, and resource requirements to stakeholders while maintaining a centralized evidence locker for diligence.

Key Features

01Narrative Story Spine framework for cohesive strategic storytelling

02Professional templates for board decks, async memos, and decision logs

03Risk mitigation pre-wiring to build investor confidence during updates

04Evidence Locker system for organizing telemetry and customer win/loss data

05Standardized Metric Stack covering ARR, NRR, CAC, and pipeline health

0629 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Drafting investor updates for fundraising or post-funding transparency

02Preparing quarterly board meetings with standardized GTM and product reporting

03Coordinating cross-functional data pulls for rigorous due diligence requests

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add gtmagents/gtm-agents board-readiness-kit

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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