Struggling to open a 10‑minute board M&A pitch in a way that immediately wins attention and drives a decision? In this lesson you’ll learn to craft one‑to‑two sentence opening lines that orient the board, signal conviction, and link directly to your approval ask. You’ll get clear, board‑level guidance, three battle‑tested templates with real examples, and focused exercises to rehearse and refine your opener for time‑scarce, governance‑driven audiences.