I Just Discovered Gamma and I'm Never Making Slides the Hard Way Again
The LinkedIn post that changed how I think about creative AI tools forever...
Spoiler alert: Yes, Gamma will save you from hours of formatting hell. And it will help you stand out!

by Rodolfo Diaz

What Is Gamma?
Gamma is a next-gen presentation and document builder that uses AI to transform messy ideas into polished narratives.
Think Notion meets PowerPoint with a built-in AI designer, copy editor, and productivity assistant.
It's like having a scrappy creative agency in your pocket, or a summer intern who actually gets it.
From Hours to Minutes (With Receipts)
Minutes 1-5
Brain-dump ideas into Google Slides (no formatting)
Minutes 6-7
Upload to Gamma, let AI work its magic
Minutes 8-17
Final polish and storytelling refinements
Total time: 17 minutes. Used to take me 3-4 hours!
I turned this very article into a presentation deck in under 7 minutes.
Why People Get Bad Outputs Using AI Tools
Bad Approach
"AI, make me a presentation about quarterly results."
Good Approach
"I have rough ideas. Help me structure and polish them."
The Difference?
You stay in the driver's seat.
They treat AI like a magic wand instead of a power tool.
My Secret 3-Step System (Steal This)
The Brain Dump
Capture ideas before they disappear. Use Google Slides with no formatting allowed.
  • Rough bullet points
  • Half-formed thoughts
  • Screenshots from Slack
The AI Magic
Upload your mess to Gamma. Watch it structure thoughts and apply beautiful formatting.
The Human Touch
Sharpen headlines, add your voice, check the story, preserve insights.
The Numbers Don't Lie
80%
Old Way
Time spent on formatting rather than content
20%
New Way
Time needed for formatting with Gamma
4X
Productivity Boost
More time for thinking about content
This isn't just about speed. It's about having energy to actually think.
But Wait—Is This Actually Good?
"Doesn't AI make everything generic?"
Only if you let it. AI handles grunt work. You handle insights that matter.
"What about authenticity?"
My ideas. My insights. My voice. AI just helps me communicate better.
"Isn't this cheating?"
Is using Excel cheating at math? Is using Figma cheating at design?
Tools evolve. Smart people evolve with them.
What Gamma Gets Right
Magical Cold Start
Turns messy content into structured slide narratives
Fast Iteration
Layouts adapt quickly to explore different visual flows
Clean Editing UX
Edits adjust automatically without breaking your flow
Useful AI Assistant
Great at summarizing, structuring, and formatting content
Opportunities: Where Gamma Could Go Further
Vibe Picker for Deck Tone
Set tone: "Investor Pitch" "Netflix Trailer" "Board Meeting"
Feedback on Slide Quality
Insight-level critique beyond just formatting
Data-Aware Intelligence
Flag mismatched metrics, help estimate benchmarks
Visual Layout Recommendations
Suggest better slide types based on context
Drag-and-Drop UX
More like FigJam or Figma
Your 15-Minute Challenge
Pick a topic
Choose something you need to present (strategy review, project update, anything)
Set a timer for 5 minutes
Brain dump in Google Slides without worrying about formatting
Upload to Gamma
Let the AI work its magic on your rough content
Spend 10 minutes polishing
Refine the output with your own insights and voice
Send it to someone
Ask: "Would this pass the exec test?"
The Bigger Picture
Old PM Mindset
"I need to do everything myself to maintain quality."
New PM Mindset
"I need to focus on highest-leverage work and delegate the rest."
2025 PM Success
The best PMs will use AI tools better than everyone else.
We're not getting replaced by AI. We're getting replaced by PMs who know how to use AI.
One Last Thing...
Shoutout to Diana Kimball Berlin on the Gamma Product team for inspiring me.
If you work at Gamma and you're reading this—Diana's awesome, and you should listen to her ideas. 🙌
What Do You Think?
Have you tried Gamma?
What was your experience?
Presentation Pain Points
What's your biggest struggle with presentations?
Other AI Tools
What other AI tools have you found helpful?
Your Feedback
Hit reply - I read every response!
Disclaimer
Independent Views
The views and opinions expressed in this article are my own.
Educational Purpose
This content is intended for educational and professional development purposes only.
No Corporate Affiliation
These opinions do not reflect the views of any current or past employer.
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