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How to Summarize Diligence Review Meetings

Diligence review meetings are critical for investors as they evaluate potential investments. Keeping accurate and organized notes ensures that all important aspects are documented and can be easily referenced in future decision-making processes. These notes also facilitate communication among team members and help maintain a clear understanding of the investment opportunities.

But what should you include in your meeting notes? We have compiled a list of key points to include in your meeting notes.

Key points to include in meeting notes for investors

  • Meeting participants: Who were the key participants in the meeting and what are their roles?
  • Business overview: What is the primary business model or service offering of the company under review?
  • Financial health: What were the main points discussed regarding the financial health of the company, including revenue, profitability, and cash flow?
  • Market position: How does the company position itself within its industry and who are its main competitors?
  • Risk factors: What potential risks or challenges were identified during the meeting that could impact future performance?
  • Growth opportunities: What growth opportunities or strategies were highlighted by management during the meeting?
  • Operational strengths/weaknesses: What operational strengths or weaknesses were mentioned in relation to achieving business objectives?
  • Legal/compliance issues: Were there any legal or compliance issues discussed that could affect business operations or reputation?
  • Management team evaluation: How was the management team's experience and capability assessed during this diligence review meeting?
  • maximize shareholder value strategy: Did they discuss any strategies for maximizing shareholder value such as dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment plans?

How to automate

But why take notes manually when you can use AI to do it for you? Today's AI can transcribe meetings, summarize key points, and even identify action items. Instead of being distracted by typing and writing notes, you can focus on the conversation.

Here's how:

  1. If you don't already have a voice recorder that allows you to customize your summaries, download LazyNotes from the App Store.
  2. Navigate to Settings > Meeting Templates and tap the + button.
  3. Copy/paste one of our templates and/or customize your own. Tap Save.LazyNotes templates
  4. Start your first recording and choose your new template any time during the call.LazyNotes templates
  5. Enjoy customized notes emailed right to your mailbox!

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