Executive Summary

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  "takeaway": "Summarize an executive recommendation before the supporting analysis.",
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      "title": "Recommendation first",
      "subtitle": "A concise answer for time-constrained reviewers.",
      "items": [
        "Approve the proposed direction",
        "Evidence supports the tradeoff",
        "Decision needed this week"
      ]
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            "Q4 revenue grew 18% year over year, led by enterprise expansion.",
            "We recommend approving the Series B raise at $30M.",
            "Net retention was 124%; gross retention was 96%."
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