OpenAI acquires presentation startup NextSlide
NextSlide's team joins OpenAI to supercharge ChatGPT's presentation skills.
OpenAI has quietly acquired NextSlide, a presentation-focused startup whose technology could soon supercharge ChatGPT’s ability to generate slide decks. NextSlide’s product was designed to transform raw text, research, or even casual prompts into structured, editable presentations—bridging the gap between idea and visual communication. Founder Ahmed Beshry emphasized the mission to make “visual communication more accessible” and help users “express their ideas clearly,” positioning the tool as a natural fit for OpenAI’s expanding ecosystem of creation-focused AI products.
Beshry revealed the acquisition took place earlier this year but was announced late, hinting at deeper integration timelines with OpenAI. Previously, Beshry co-founded Caper AI, a smart checkout startup acquired by Instacart in 2021 for an undisclosed sum. While financial terms of the NextSlide deal remain undisclosed, the move signals OpenAI’s push to embed advanced content creation—beyond text—directly into ChatGPT. For professionals drowning in slide decks, this could soon mean AI-generated presentations that require minimal manual tweaking.
- OpenAI acquires NextSlide, a presentation tool that converts text/docs into editable slides
- NextSlide founder Ahmed Beshry joined OpenAI; previously founded Caper AI (acquired by Instacart in 2021)
- Financial terms undisclosed; acquisition occurred earlier this year but announced late
Why It Matters
Professionals may soon rely on AI to instantly draft polished presentations from rough notes or research—saving hours in meetings.