Vance & Silvera
Hey, I’m drafting a moon‑base IPO deck that treats each asteroid lease as a subscription—space SaaS. How would you structure the risk matrix to convince risk‑averse investors?
Risk matrix should be split into three columns: exposure, probability, and mitigation.
1. **Exposure** – list each risk: launch failure, lease default, regulatory delays, market demand, tech glitches.
2. **Probability** – use a simple scale 1‑5 or low/medium/high based on data, past launches, credit scores of lease holders.
3. **Mitigation** – assign a concrete action: insurance for launch, credit checks and escrow for leases, phased regulatory filings, contingency plans for tech failures, diversified customer base.
Add a color code for quick reading, and keep a log of mitigation progress. Show that every high‑exposure, high‑probability risk has a tight control in place, so the investors see a clear path to limiting losses.
That looks solid, but keep the color coding tight—maybe green for low, yellow for medium, red for high. Also drop a quick slide that shows a risk‑by‑risk timeline; investors love to see when you’ll hit each mitigation checkpoint. And don’t forget a “what if” scenario for a launch failure—having a back‑up launch window or a quick‑re‑flight plan will silence the most anxious board members.
Risk matrix columns: exposure, probability, mitigation. Color code: green low, yellow medium, red high. For timeline slide list each risk with key mitigation milestones—e.g., launch failure: insurance signed Q2, backup launch window secured Q3, re‑flight plan drafted Q4. Include a “what‑if” section: if launch fails, fallback is to use partner’s launch slot within 30 days, cost cap 10% of budget, and a rapid‑repair protocol for satellite systems. Show dates next to each action to prove control and schedule. This keeps the board’s worries at bay.
Nice, that’s crisp and keeps the board focused. Maybe toss in a quick demo video of the re‑flight plan for the slide—visuals sell faster than bullet lists.
Add a short 60‑second clip right after the timeline slide. Start with a quick animation of the launch pad, then overlay a split screen: one side shows the primary launch window, the other shows the backup slot. Include a voice‑over that explains the 30‑day turnaround and the insurance payout triggers. End with a confidence graphic—checkmark and green tick—to seal the point. That visual cue will keep the board glued to the deck.
Sounds perfect—just keep the animation under a minute so the board stays engaged, and use the green tick as the final slide. That’ll make the risk plan feel solid, not just theoretical.
Sounds good—keep the clip tight, focus on the key steps, and finish with that green tick. The board will see the plan’s concrete, not just the theory.