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Running Dry-Run Due Diligence Sessions with Management Before Banker Roadshows

When investment bankers bring prospective strategic buyers, hesitant CEO answers on churn or tech debt can slash $50M off the exit valuation. Master the dry-run management drill.

Amit Kasliwal
Amit KasliwalCEO & Founder, Dehurdle
December 07, 20224 min read
Running Dry-Run Due Diligence Sessions with Management Before Banker Roadshows

The Management Presentation Dry-Run Coaching Script

Recommended Spoken Script
What to say to the portfolio CEO: "When the strategic buyer asks about net revenue retention in Enterprise accounts, never say 'it is roughly around 100%'. Look them in the eye and say: 'Our enterprise net retention is 118%, driven by a 96% logo retention and 22% annual seat expansion across Fortune 500 accounts.' Precision creates valuation conviction."

The 2-Minute Practice Drill

2-Minute Spoken Drill

The 2-Minute Practice Drill

Practice PE management roadshow drills in Dehurdle.

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