Hi, I’m Kevin Somerbang, founder and Creative Director of Kinetic Slides. I design executive-level presentations, investor decks, and corporate storytelling for Fortune 500s, technology companies, and institutional investors. I partner with C-suite leaders to translate complex business, financial, and technical information into clear, compelling visual narratives, guiding projects from narrative development to final delivery while balancing multiple high-priority engagements. My background includes semiconductor manufacturing, supply chain planning, and analytics, which informs my data-driven approach to storytelling. I collaborate with analysts, engineers, and cross-functional teams to craft visuals that simplify ideas, communicate with precision, and inspire strategic decision-making.…

Kevin Somerbang

Hi, I’m Kevin Somerbang, founder and Creative Director of Kinetic Slides. I design executive-level presentations, investor decks, and corporate storytelling for Fortune 500s, technology companies, and institutional investors. I partner with C-suite leaders to translate complex business, financial, and technical information into clear, compelling visual narratives, guiding projects from narrative development to final delivery while balancing multiple high-priority engagements. My background includes semiconductor manufacturing, supply chain planning, and analytics, which informs my data-driven approach to storytelling. I collaborate with analysts, engineers, and cross-functional teams to craft visuals that simplify ideas, communicate with precision, and inspire strategic decision-making.…

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Hi, I’m Kevin Somerbang, founder and Creative Director of Kinetic Slides. I design executive-level presentations, investor decks, and corporate storytelling for Fortune 500s, technology companies, and institutional investors. I partner with C-suite leaders to translate complex business, financial, and technical information into clear, compelling visual narratives, guiding projects from narrative development to final delivery while balancing multiple high-priority engagements.

My background includes semiconductor manufacturing, supply chain planning, and analytics, which informs my data-driven approach to storytelling. I collaborate with analysts, engineers, and cross-functional teams to craft visuals that simplify ideas, communicate with precision, and inspire strategic decision-making.

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Work Experience

Founder & Creative Director at Kinetic Slides
December 1, 2018 - Present
Founded and lead a presentation design consultancy specializing in executive communications, investor presentations, and corporate storytelling. Partner directly with C-level executives, founders, and leadership teams to translate complex business, financial, and technical information into compelling presentation narratives. Lead a team of designers in delivering institutional-quality presentations for clients across technology, healthcare, finance, sustainability, and commercial real estate. Develop presentation standards, visual systems, and storytelling frameworks that improve communication consistency and executive engagement. Oversee projects from narrative development through final delivery while managing multiple high-priority engagements simultaneously.
Presentation Designer at Equinix
September 1, 2018 - August 1, 2022
Partnered directly with the Director of Analytics to create executive presentations supporting Quarterly Business Reviews and strategic initiatives. Transformed complex operational and data analytics into executive-ready presentations using charts, dashboards, and visual storytelling. Produced presentation materials that enabled leadership teams to communicate insights clearly and confidently. Maintained accuracy, confidentiality, and brand consistency across executive communications.
Logistics Category Planning Specialist at Jollibee Worldwide Services
April 1, 2017 - April 1, 2019
Managed inventory planning for approximately USD $5.7 million in monthly beef inventory. Developed supply plans and analytical reports using SAP and Excel to support procurement and inventory planning decisions. Presented supply plans and inventory performance to Directors, Procurement, and Executive stakeholders to facilitate cross-functional decision-making. Partnered with procurement and operations teams to improve forecast execution and maintain product availability.
Supply Planning Associate at Jollibee Worldwide Services
September 1, 2015 - April 1, 2017
Developed supply plans based on demand forecasts, inventory targets, and supplier availability. Built planning reports and operational analyses to support inventory planning and supply chain performance. Coordinated with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure timely replenishment and uninterrupted product supply. Utilized SAP and Excel to monitor inventory performance and support daily planning activities.
Production Planner / Scheduler at Texas Instruments
August 1, 2014 - September 1, 2015
Coordinated production start schedules for Special Request semiconductor lots, including R&D prototypes, New Product Introductions (NPI), automotive components, and customer sample requests. Collaborated with Process Engineering, Product Engineering, Test Engineering, Manufacturing, and Parts Planning teams to ensure timely execution of production schedules. Managed production planning activities using SAP, Excel, and internal planning systems while balancing factory capacity and standard lead times. Participated in Start Plan Alignment meetings to coordinate production priorities across multiple semiconductor product lines.

Education

BS Real Estate Management at Lyceum of Alabang
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
BS Industrial Engineering at Saint Louis University
June 11, 2009 - April 9, 2014

Qualifications

Outstanding Leadership Award
January 1, 2022 - July 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Software & Internet, Healthcare, Financial Services, Real Estate & Construction, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    Institutional Fund Deck: Forum Partners
    Global Co-Investment Opportunity Fund III Deck Project Type: Confidential Investment Memorandum / Fund Deck Industry: Real Estate Investment Management / Co-Investment Fund Client Collaboration: Direct with client Client: Forum Partners Fund Positioning: Preferred access to real estate investments through the Forum group of companies Project Description Forum Partners needed a confidential investor-facing deck for Global Co-Investment Opportunity Fund III, a real estate investment vehicle designed to provide access to opportunities sourced through Forum’s global platform and portfolio companies. The deck needed to explain a sophisticated strategy: investing in and alongside real estate operating companies through platform-level and asset-level structures, while balancing income generation, downside protection, and equity upside. Our role was to turn a complex fund strategy into a clearer, more institutional presentation that advisors and investors could understand, review, and discuss with confidence. How We Institutionalized the Deck Content Strategy: We organized the fund story around the questions investors would ask: what the fund is, why the opportunity exists now, how capital is deployed, what makes Forum’s platform differentiated, and what terms define the offering. Narrative Flow: We structured the presentation from fund overview to market rationale to strategy execution. The deck moves through executive summary, opportunity overview, investment strategy, fund structure and terms, Forum Partners overview, and market overview. Investor Readability: We converted dense fund, risk, structure, and platform information into clean sections using tables, comparison grids, maps, timelines, chart pages, icons, and clear section dividers. Institutional Framing: We emphasized Forum’s platform-based approach: investing in and alongside operating companies, accessing opportunities earlier in the cycle, aligning with management teams, and participating across multiple revenue streams. Market Positioning: We clarified the “why now” story around capital scarcity, refinancing pressure, reduced private equity fundraising, and the need for flexible capital across real estate markets. Visual System: We used a clean blue, white, and gray institutional style with restrained typography, subtle geometric overlays, structured layouts, and data-forward visuals. Trust Signals: We highlighted Forum’s credibility markers, including 2002 founding, $7.7B invested capital, 100+ companies invested, 20+ countries transacted, global reach, institutional partnerships, and third-party offering infrastructure. Outcome The final deck gave Forum Partners a polished, advisor-ready presentation for GCIO III.…
    Offering Memorandum: Hearthfire Storage
    Crest Hill Self-Storage Development Deck Project Type: Investment Summary / Ground-Up Development Deck Industry: Self-Storage / Real Estate Development Client Collaboration: Direct with client Location: Crest Hill, Illinois Project: 63,125 SF Self-Storage Development Project Description Hearthfire Holdings needed an investor-facing investment summary for a ground-up self-storage development in Crest Hill, Illinois. The opportunity centered on a strategically located site along West Renwick Road, with strong visibility, 495 feet of frontage, proximity to I-80 and I-355, and 10,000+ vehicles passing daily. The project planned a 63,125-square-foot expansion designed to address unmet storage demand in a growing suburban market. Our role was to turn the deal information into a clearer, more institutional investment story that could help investors understand the site, market gap, development timeline, competitive positioning, business plan, return structure, and target returns. How We Institutionalized the Deck Content Strategy: We organized the deck around the questions investors would ask: why this location, why self-storage, what demand exists, how the project compares to competitors, how development will be executed, and what returns are being targeted. Narrative Flow: We structured the presentation from opportunity to execution. The deck moves from deal highlights, market competition, development timeline, executive summary, business plan, return structure, investment summary, demographics, market information, property details, and competition analysis. Investor Readability: We converted dense market and financial data into scannable pages using metric cards, comparison tables, map-based demographics, timelines, icons, and clearly separated investor sections. Market Framing: We highlighted the core investment thesis: below-standard storage supply per capita, strong traffic exposure, population growth, nearby employment drivers, limited ground-level competition, and immediate development readiness. Visual System: We created a bold black, orange, gray, and white design system with large serif titles, dark presentation backgrounds, aerial imagery, clean data tables, strong iconography, and branded visual accents. Trust Signals: We emphasized risk-reducing details including low acquisition basis, approvals in place, clear development milestones, competitor pricing, defined occupancy targets, and Class A / Class B return scenarios. Outcome The final deck gave Hearthfire Holdings a sharper and more investor-ready presentation for the Crest Hill self-storage development. It translated raw market, timeline, and financial details into a more credible investment summary, connecting the project’s location advantage, demand gap, development plan, and return potential into one clear capital-raising story.…
    Fund Deck: Red Shield
    Red Shield Fund Deck Project Type: Hedge Fund Investor Deck / Fund Presentation Industry: U.S. Equity Hedge Fund / Alternative Investments Client Collaboration: Direct with client Fund Positioning: Value-oriented U.S. equity hedge fund focused on capital preservation Project Description Red Shield LP needed an investor-facing fund deck that could communicate its strategy with more clarity, credibility, and institutional polish. The fund’s core message was simple but strong: steady gains, capital preservation, and disciplined risk management. Our role was to turn that philosophy into a clear investor presentation that explains the fund’s strategy, performance, risk controls, leadership, infrastructure, and investor fit. Instead of positioning Red Shield as just another equity fund, we framed it as a value-oriented hedge fund built around patience, downside protection, and disciplined compounding. How We Institutionalized the Deck Content Strategy: We organized the deck around the key questions investors would ask: why the fund exists, how opportunities are identified, how capital is protected, what performance has been achieved, who manages the fund, and what infrastructure supports it. Narrative Flow: We structured the story from philosophy to proof. The deck moves through investment philosophy, opportunity identification, executive summary, portfolio construction, risk management, audited performance, growth of capital, fund leadership, operational infrastructure, fund terms, and investor profile. Investor Readability: We converted dense fund language into scannable sections using metric cards, principle-based layouts, risk control grids, structured tables, timelines, and clear section headers. Institutional Framing: We highlighted the fund’s disciplined framework: concentrated conviction, disciplined entry, capital preservation first, full transparency, hard stop-loss controls, permanent cash reserves, and independent oversight. Performance Packaging: We presented key fund metrics in a more investor-friendly format, including inception-to-date return, audited annual and YTD returns, Sharpe ratio, max drawdown, AUM, and Regulation D 506(c) structure. Visual System: We created a refined red, black, white, and gray visual identity using elegant serif typography, clean whitespace, structured cards, subtle financial imagery, and a disciplined institutional tone. Trust Signals: We brought forward the credibility builders investors care about: independent administrator, independent auditor, independent legal counsel, Interactive Brokers, Bloomberg Terminal, audited reporting, and GP alignment.…
    Fund Deck: Greater Affordability Fund Deck
    Greater Affordability Fund Deck Project Type: Investor Presentation / Fund Deck Industry: Affordable Housing / Manufactured Housing / Lease-to-Own Client Collaboration: Direct with client Fund Positioning: A fixed income alternative focused on affordable housing Project Description Greater Affordability Fund needed an investor-facing deck that explained a powerful but often misunderstood opportunity: using mobile and manufactured housing to create affordable ownership pathways while generating predictable fund cash flow. The deck centered on a clear market problem: housing has become increasingly unaffordable for working-class families, while traditional financing excludes many buyers with imperfect credit. The fund’s answer was a lease-to-own model that helps families move from renting today to owning tomorrow. Our role was to turn that mission into a clearer, more institutional capital-raising story. How We Institutionalized the Deck Content Strategy: We organized the deck around the core investor questions: what problem is being solved, why the market is large, who the fund serves, how the lease-to-own model works, why the sponsor can execute, and how cash flow is created. Narrative Flow: We structured the story from problem to solution to proof. The deck moves from housing affordability pain points, to market demand, to target customer segments, to the co-sponsor story, vertical integration, competitive advantages, operating traction, and scalable economics. Investor Readability: We transformed dense operating details into scannable sections using bold headlines, segmented cards, proof points, timelines, icons, and clear visual hierarchy. Institutional Framing: Instead of presenting the strategy as simply selling mobile homes, we framed it as a vertically integrated affordable housing platform with inventory control, refurbishment capabilities, lease-to-own financing, and repeatable demand. Visual System: We used a bold red, navy, and off-white design system with housing imagery, strong section labels, large headlines, structured content blocks, and consistent brand elements. Trust Signals: We emphasized traction and operational credibility, including the co-sponsor’s story, $20M+ in revenue created, 833 homes sold, $8M+ in lease-to-own notes funded, less than 1% default rate, and over $150K in monthly cash flow. Outcome The final deck gave Greater Affordability Fund a more polished and investor-ready presentation that made the opportunity easier to understand and evaluate. It connected the emotional urgency of affordable housing with the financial logic of cash flow, vertical integration, borrower demand, and scalable lease-to-own economics.…
    Real Estate Pitch Deck: Eden Ranch
    Eden Ranch Pitch Deck Project Type: Real Estate Development Pitch Deck / Capital Request Deck Industry: Luxury Residential Development / Homestead Community Client Collaboration: Direct with client Location: Flower Mound, Texas Project: Eden Ranch by Eden Development Project Description Eden Development needed an investor-facing pitch deck for Eden Ranch, a luxury estate homestead community in Flower Mound, Texas. The project centered on a 99-acre west tract planned for approximately 40 low-density estate homesites, supported by open space, agriculture, wellness, trails, and a broader vision for family-centered living. This project was personal to us. The vision behind Eden Ranch connected with something we deeply value: building a homestead for family life, teaching children through homeschooling, and giving them real-world adventures through land, nature, animals, and community. Our role was to help turn that vision into a clearer, more lender-ready and investor-ready presentation. How We Institutionalized the Deck Content Strategy: We organized the deck around the questions a capital partner would ask: what is being built, why the market wants it, how the land is entitled, what collateral supports the request, how capital will be used, and how repayment is expected to happen. Narrative Flow: We structured the story from vision to execution, moving through the executive summary, sponsor overview, project overview, market positioning, site plan, collateral, valuation, capital request, investment terms, development plan, pre-sales, revenue model, exit strategy, risk mitigation, builders, leadership, and architectural character. Investor Readability: We translated complex development details into scannable sections covering funding mechanics, capital stack, builder commitments, valuation support, entitlement status, sale proceeds, and risk controls. Institutional Framing: Instead of presenting Eden Ranch as only a beautiful residential concept, we framed it as a disciplined horizontal development opportunity backed by land scarcity, municipal progress, builder demand, end-buyer interest, collateral value, and multiple repayment paths. Visual System: We created a warm, premium homestead-inspired look using earth tones, elegant serif typography, ranch imagery, soft overlays, icons, structured cards, and generous white space. Emotional Layer: The deck needed to feel credible to lenders while still carrying the heart of the project: land, family, freedom, wellness, and intentional living. Outcome The final deck gave Eden Development a polished capital presentation that made the project easier to understand, evaluate, and believe in. It turned a deeply lifestyle-driven vision into a more institutional story, connecting the emotional appeal of homestead living with the financial logic of land development, pre-sales, collateral value, and structured repayment.…
    Offering Memorandum / Investment Summary (Tiburon)
    Tiburon Investment Deck Project Type: Multifamily Investment Summary / Deal Deck Industry: Real Estate Private Equity / Multifamily Syndication Client Collaboration: Direct with client Client: LSCRE, led by Founder / CEO Rob Beardsley Project Description LSCRE needed an updated investor presentation for Tiburon, a Houston multifamily investment opportunity positioned around monthly cash flow, tax-advantaged real estate, and long-term capital preservation. This was the seventh deal deck update we completed for the team after helping establish their institutional investment deck template. LSCRE is led by Rob Beardsley, Founder / CEO, and has grown into a vertically integrated multifamily owner-operator with in-house property management, construction, accounting, asset management, and investor relations capabilities. How We Institutionalized the Deck Template Development: We first helped LSCRE establish a polished institutional look that could be reused across multiple investment opportunities while still allowing each deal to feel customized. Concept Slides First: Before designing the full original template, we created concept slides for approval. This helped align the client on typography, colors, layouts, image treatment, data style, and overall presentation tone. Repeatable Deal Flow: By the seventh update, the process had become much smoother. We already understood their content structure, investor language, brand preferences, and the sections they needed for each new acquisition. Narrative Flow: We structured the deck to move from firm credibility to market thesis to deal-level conviction. The story covers LSCRE’s track record, team, multifamily thesis, 1031 exchange advantage, Houston market fundamentals, property location, investment summary, business plan, and projected returns. Investor Readability: We organized dense deal information into scannable sections using metric cards, market slides, tables, charts, property photography, location maps, case studies, and business plan summaries. Visual System: We used a refined navy-and-white institutional style with serif titles, clean grids, strong whitespace, premium property images, and consistent data visualization. Outcome The final Tiburon deck gave LSCRE a polished, investor-ready presentation that could be updated efficiently for a new acquisition while still reflecting the specific opportunity. By the seventh deal, the value of the template became clear: faster execution, smoother collaboration, stronger consistency, and a deck that was easier for investors to read, trust, and act on.…
    Ameristar Income Fund Deck
    Ameristar Capital Income Fund Deck Project Type: Investor Presentation / Private Lending Fund Deck Industry: Real Estate Private Credit / Private Mortgage Lending Client Collaboration: Direct with client Project Description Ameristar Financial Corporation needed an investor-facing presentation for Ameristar Capital Income Fund, a private mortgage lending fund designed to create passive income through short-term, asset-backed lending. We worked directly with the client to transform the fund’s strategy, lending model, borrower demand, underwriting discipline, risk controls, investor terms, and team background into a clearer and more credible investor presentation. Rather than treating the deck as a simple “hard money lending” overview, we helped frame the opportunity through a more institutional lens: a diversified financial services platform with direct origination, defined underwriting criteria, collateral-backed loans, short-term exposure, and a repeatable borrower service model. How We Institutionalized the Deck Content Strategy: We organized complex fund information into investor-friendly sections, including fund highlights, investment strategy, target market, lending comparisons, underwriting guidelines, risk management, projections, liquidity, tax advantages, and team. Narrative Flow: We structured the deck to move from credibility to opportunity to risk controls. The story introduces who Ameristar is, why private lending fills a market gap, how the fund generates income, what assets it finances, how loans are underwritten, and how investor risk is managed. Investor Readability: We converted dense financial, legal, and lending information into scannable layouts so investors could quickly understand the key terms, fund structure, and investment rationale without getting buried in text. Visual System: We created a polished financial services look using structured grids, metric cards, comparison tables, icon-based sections, muted city photography, and a consistent red, blue, black, and white brand system. Trust Signals: We highlighted the details that matter in investor diligence, including senior mortgage security, LTV discipline, title insurance, property casualty insurance, borrower documentation, professional loan closing, portfolio diversification, and capital allocation limits. Outcome The final deck gave Ameristar a sharper and more credible investor-facing presentation that could support investor conversations, explain the fund structure, and make the opportunity easier to understand before deeper diligence. It packaged the client’s private lending expertise into a clearer, more polished, and more institutionally framed capital-raising document.…