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Brian G.
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What do you like best about Zeck?

We've been using Zeck to run both board meetinga and internal staff meetings for about a year.

It's transformed the meetings entirely.

Instead of getting caught up in formatting and spin, we just plug in our content, share it, and go.

Since we can track which board members have reviewed the content and where they've spent their time, we know where the conversation will be. The ability to have questions submitted in advance and answer them in line means that we don't spend the first hour covering little clarifications. Instead we get right to the meat of the strategic topics.

It's both a time saver and a value creator. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Zeck?

The UI can be a little clumsy at times, but the team at Zeck is really responsive to feedback and continuous improvement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Zeck solving and how is that benefiting you?

Streamlining meeting prep and collaboration. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Allison Capaldi of Zeck

Brian! Wow. We love hearing about our customer's experience using Zeck. We really did build the platform out of a problem we faced personally. So, hearing how much our customers love Zeck makes us so motivated and happy. LOVE that you're into the analytics (seeing what board members have read the materials, etc) and how beneficial it is to answer questions before the meeting. We keep hearing from our customers that they're using Zeck for board meetings, internal meetings, financial updates, investor updates, etc so love seeing that too. You're the best and thanks for the review! Allison @ Zeck

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What is Zeck?

Zeck is a cloud-based software platform that is transforming the board meeting. Zeck creates both time efficiency and qualitative improvement of board dynamics. Basically, after living through miserable and outdated board meetings, as both operators and board directors, we decided to completely reimagine the entire board meeting process. Zeck is co-founded by Edward Norton, an award-winning actor, filmmaker, and entrepreneur, and by Robert and Jeffrey Wolfe, the founders of Moosejaw (acquired by Walmart) and CrowdRise (acquired by GoFundMe). James Zubok, an incredibly experienced software company operator and private equity investor, is a founding partner. You likely know Edward Norton from his day job. But, Edward has also founded several companies and serves on many corporate and nonprofit boards. “Those of us who’ve started companies or sat on boards felt like the dynamic of the board meeting was broken. Board meetings had become a ‘punch yourself in the face’ moment for so many companies and organizations” - Edward Norton, Zeck Chief Strategy Officer The world is shifting and there is no chance we're doing board meetings the same way two years from now. Zeck is a game-changing transformative solution, and thousands of CEOs, board members and nonprofits agree. Notable investors include Salesforce Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Breyer Capital, Brian Sheth (co-founded Vista Equity), and David Blaine (which is mostly cool because he’s so good at magic). In addition to board meetings, companies and nonprofits are using Zeck for investor updates, all hands meetings, quarterly business reviews, etc.

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We're a cloud-based platform that will change the way you prepare and conduct your board meetings. Customers also use Zeck for investor updates, fundraising pitches, all-hands, leadership meetings, and more.

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* Mobile optimized board site - read your board materials like you read your news, finally
* Cut down prep time significantly
* Secure & compliant (SOC II Type 2 certified) - woo hoo
* Digitized voting and auto-generated board minutes
* Zeck AI allows you to add reports and notes and then auto generates your updates. Your content is confidential and your data is never shared or trained on. Pretty magical.
* Seamlessly connect to your data sources such as Sheets, Excel, and even Carta
* Secure log in with no account or password
* The world's best customer service ever - you’ll have our CEOs cell, for real


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Zeck is a cloud-based software platform that is transforming the board meeting. Zeck creates both time efficiency and qualitative improvement of board dynamics. Basically, after living through miserable and outdated board meetings, as both operators and board directors, we decided to completely reimagine the entire board meeting process. Zeck is co-founded by Edward Norton, an award-winning actor, filmmaker, and entrepreneur, and by Robert and Jeffrey Wolfe, the founders of Moosejaw (acquired by Walmart) and CrowdRise (acquired by GoFundMe). James Zubok, an incredibly experienced software company operator and private equity investor, is a founding partner. You likely know Edward Norton from his day job. But, Edward has also founded several companies and serves on many corporate and nonprofit boards. “Those of us who’ve started companies or sat on boards felt like the dynamic of the board meeting was broken. Board meetings had become a ‘punch yourself in the face’ moment for so many companies and organizations” - Edward Norton, Zeck Chief Strategy Officer. The world is shifting and there is no chance we're doing board meetings the same way two years from now. Zeck is a game-changing transformative solution, and thousands of CEOs, board members and nonprofits agree. Zeck is already the fastest growing board software (we’re mostly sure that’s true). Notable investors include Salesforce Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Breyer Capital, Brian Sheth (co-founded Vista Equity), and David Blaine (which is mostly cool because he’s so good at magic). In addition to board meetings, companies and nonprofits are using Zeck for investor updates, all hands meetings, quarterly business reviews, etc.


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"Zeck has been a game-changer for Supportive Housing Communities."
Zeck has transformed our board meetings at Supportive Housing Communities. It simplifies deck creation, enhances engagement, and allows us to focus...
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My admin assistant quit right before a board meeting. I needed a simple solution that took our board docket process and modernized it. Zeck is fair...
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What do you like best about Zeck?

Zeck is an amazing platform that has transformed our board books and pre-read for our board meetings. This platform allows our Board to spend quality time on important topics and Strategies. The platform is easy for the staff to prepare and easy for the Board Members to read and interact with questions in advance of the meetings. It's wonderful. The level of support from the ZECK TEAM is nothing I have ever experienced. Incredible with their time and support whenever you need it. They are simply the best of the best! They really spent quality time with me on the implementation and the launch to the Board Members. I highly recommend this product! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Zeck?

There are no downsides. It's always evolving and the development team really listens to the customers. It's game changing! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Zeck solving and how is that benefiting you?

Getting Board Members prepared for their meeting in advance in an online, interactive way so the Board Meetings are more productive. Having an online platform is so much easier to collect data and store. In addition, being able to be dynamic with the Board Book is crucial, and allowing them to vote online is great too. Overall just makes the process easier! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Allison Capaldi of Zeck

Joan! Thank you SO much for the incredible feedback:) I can almost feel the weight that was lifted off of you when you started with Zeck! We are so pumped that you're finding such value in Zeck and that your board member engagement prior to the meeting and during has been transformed. And, we have a pretty kick ass customer service team so love that you're finding them so helpful! Thanks and we're here to answer and all your questions! Allison @ Zeck

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What do you like best about Zeck?

What is most helpful about Zeck?

Zeck's standout feature is its ability to transform traditional board reports into visually appealing, mobile-friendly formats. It allows for seamless integration of photos, logos, and brand colors, creating a professional and engaging presentation. Additionally, its user-friendly scrolling design makes it accessible and more likely to be read by board members on their mobile devices.

What are the upsides of Zeck?

Zeck offers significant advantages for both board members and staff. For staff, it simplifies the reporting process by allowing them to focus on content without worrying about formatting, spellcheck, or prioritization. The platform's AI automates these tasks, highlighting key updates and condensing reports into concise, digestible summaries. This not only saves time but ensures busy board members can quickly access the most critical information. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Zeck?

Some of our board members find it inconvenient to have to locate an email with the login link each time they want to access the board reports. However, most are adapting to this process and agree that the platform's many advantages far outweigh this minor frustration, making it a worthwhile trade-off for moving away from traditional board report formats. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Zeck solving and how is that benefiting you?

Zeck's newest updates make it easy to rearrange content by moving paragraphs seamlessly, eliminating the need for tedious cut-and-paste edits. The ability to star specific comments streamlines meeting preparation by allowing us to focus only on relevant points, saving time and reducing distractions. We are excited to start using the new chart-creation feature to enhance our presentations, making them more visually engaging and easier to understand, which will benefit both our staff and board members. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Allison Capaldi of Zeck

Hi Karen - Wow, thanks for this incredible review. We are seriously loving the fact that you are already finding so much value in our new feature updates! Rearranging content is so easy and, can you get over the AI charts and graph feature? Hopefully you were on our last AP Zeck when we demonstrated it all. It was so fun and we received such a positive response. I believe our amazing Zeck human, Charlie, has already been in touch to talk about how there is also the option for board members to sign in to view content. We have many easy ways for them to access the board materials and are always here to help answer any and all questions. Thank you so much and have the best rest of your day! Allison @ Zeck

Laura C.
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What do you like best about Zeck?

Zeck has transformed our board meetings at Supportive Housing Communities. It simplifies deck creation, enhances engagement, and allows us to focus on strategy rather than reporting. Our board and young professionals are more involved and invested in the work. Highly recommend! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Zeck?

While Zeck has been incredibly helpful for our board meetings, there are a few areas where improvements could enhance the experience further. First, more customization options for the design templates would be helpful to better align with our nonprofit’s branding. If the system had templated images, it would help make each section more appealing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Zeck solving and how is that benefiting you?

Zeck is helping with board engaement and getting us set up to focus on the vision and strategy of our work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Allison Capaldi of Zeck

Hi there Laura! Grace says hi and that you're the absolute best:) We are so excited that you're finding such value in Zeck - such a good feeling on our end. Almost as good as the day Dairy Queen opens in the spring. We're constantly improving Zeck based on customer feedback and while our brand guidelines are in place for a reason (no more worrying about formatting!), we will have secondary brand colors coming soon:) Thanks for the great review and please reach out to anyone at Zeck if you need anything at all. Even if you just want to chat. Love, Allison @ Zeck

Michelle H.
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What do you like best about Zeck?

The user friendly interface is easy to read, navigate, and gather feedback from our audience before the meeting. Prep time for our team has been reduced by 40%. Customer response time is fantastic and friendly at every junction. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Zeck?

Some minor features are unavailable but they are constantly working on updates for power users like our bank. This includes a search function, home page folder categorization for sub-folders. Would love a google doc upload option too! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Zeck solving and how is that benefiting you?

Our problem was spending so much time providing TOO much information and distributing to our board in a timely manner. Zeck helped us provide a great deal of information but in a friendly, easy to digest manner that is well organized. The template format saves us so much time and we can sync up excel sheets to update each month. Our ability to collect questions and comments BEFORE the meeting allows us to respond or dig into the research to answer questions prior to the meeting. This enables our meetings to be more strategic and get right to the "meat" of the discussion.

We also love the fact that we can see which board members have viewed, commented and engaged with the Zeck before the meeting. This allows us to coach our board for deeper engagement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Allison Capaldi of Zeck

Hi Michelle! Wow, you are making our day. A prep time reduction of 40% is HUGE. What a gift to get that time back! And, the fact that you're loving the features that allow you to collect questions and comments before the meeting seriously makes us so happy. Happier than when DQ opens for the spring season in my town. Thank you so much for the review and as always, we're here if you need anything or just want to talk about your favorite show on Netflix. Thanks so much! Allison @ Zeck

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What do you like best about Zeck?

Beautiful design that doesn't get in the way of the function. Super easy to use, implement and get my team and board comfortable - including a variety of tech-ability folks at the BOD level. The AI is integrated well and does a lot of the work for me. And really good people at Zeck. Really. Good. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Zeck?

Can't think of anything. You do need to get your team on board - and humans resist change, but that's not on Zeck. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Zeck solving and how is that benefiting you?

Long before I heard of Zeck, I committed to holding board meetings that were efficient, useful, and interesting. I also am committed to utilizing the Board as an extension of the team - they are 'us' not 'them.' This goes against most muscles of a C-level start up person who gets trained to only share good news or fully baked strategies. My senior team was getting the mood and content right but we didn't have the right tool to support us. We were still stuck using slides or ppt decks and the relatively one-way format of those mediums. So, we were talking the talk, but now Zeck enables us to walk the walk - which has made an enormous difference in how we give and take with our Board. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Allison Capaldi of Zeck

Jeannie -

We f*^&#@g love you! Not only are we beyond excited that you're seeing the value of Zeck - but can we bottle you up and have you shout about the shift in the way board meetings are run and how they need to change? You have GOT it. Everything you're saying is exactly why we built Zeck (from experience!).

Love that you say your board is an extension of your team and not an 'us' or 'them'. We actually like to say that using Zeck makes your board meetings less like doing homework and more like playing chess. Strategic, forward-thinking, dare we say...maybe even a little fun?

And, thanks for the really good people comment:) You're giving us all the feels. Let us know if you need even the smallest thing - we're always around to help with all things Zeck, to share your NYT Connections score with or even to talk about our love of garbage day (such a liberating day).

Have the best rest of your day...Allison @Zeck

Edward O.
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What do you like best about Zeck?

The Zeck application has become an indispensable tool for MCAAP, streamlining the management and facilitation of our Board of Directors agendas and enhancing the efficiency of our meeting presentations. Its intuitive design and robust features have made it the go-to platform for keeping our meetings organized, effective, and professional.

Zeck's agenda-building capabilities are exceptional, allowing us to seamlessly structure our discussions with clarity and precision. It also enables real-time updates and easy sharing, ensuring all members are on the same page. For presentations, Zeck offers dynamic tools that keep the flow engaging and interactive, which has significantly improved our meeting outcomes.

We particularly appreciate the application’s user-friendly interface and reliable performance. Even those new to the platform quickly adapt, thanks to its straightforward navigation and helpful support resources. Zeck saves time, reduces logistical challenges, and elevates the overall meeting experience.

For any organization looking for a powerful and versatile meeting facilitation tool, Zeck is a fantastic investment. MCAAP highly recommends it! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Zeck?

One downside of using Zeck is that its advanced features, while powerful, can sometimes feel overwhelming for first-time users or those less familiar with technology. While the interface is generally user-friendly, the initial learning curve may require some dedicated training or support to fully utilize its capabilities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Zeck solving and how is that benefiting you?

Zeck's agenda-building capabilities are exceptional, allowing us to seamlessly structure our discussions with clarity and precision. It also enables real-time updates and easy sharing, ensuring all members are on the same page. For presentations, Zeck offers dynamic tools that keep the flow engaging and interactive, which has significantly improved our meeting outcomes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Allison Capaldi of Zeck

Hi Edward!

Thank you so much for your incredible review. It's so great that your team has really embraced the agenda feature within the platform and also has seen the value in the features that allow for engagement before and during the meeting. We really built Zeck based off of first-hand experience and are so, so happy that you're seeing such an improvement in your meetings. If it weren't so early I'd be treating myself with a bowl of ice cream with some Luckies sprinkled on top to celebrate.

Also, when it comes to all of the advanced features, please know that you will never find a customer service team like ours. We're real people who truly want you to get the most out of Zeck - which is why we offer trainings, AP Zeck (our version of Office Hours) and even our cell phones. We believe in the power of being human with our customers and giving you the kind of service we'd want if we were on the other end. So never hesitate to reach out, even if it's to talk about something unrelated to Zeck like if you like dill or not (kind of an ongoing debate over here).

Thanks again!

Allison

Patrick B. S.
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What do you like best about Zeck?

Zeck has changed the focus of our meetings as well as the process of how the meeting is run. It has allowed for more engagement and dialogue while still providing the necessary content and information.

The ability to focus in on key concepts and information drives conversation and less regurgitation of materials individuals can read.

Zeck allows materials to be updated real time and comments and questions to be posed before a meeting starts.

Overall I have enjoyed how it has transformed our meetings and the ease of putting materials together for our staff. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Zeck?

I do not have anything I dislike about Zeck. There are features and feedback I have provided as a heavy user that would enhance an already powerful platform. The fact that Zeck allows for this kind of user feedback is a positive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Zeck solving and how is that benefiting you?

I tested Zeck to try and refresh how I presented to the various committees I support. Last year I organized over 300 meetings. I was getting tired of the same old power point or PDF presentations.Zeck provided a streamlined and fresh look that also impacted the way meetings could be run.

Better meeting materials, better presentation, increased dialogue and engagement, and greater efficiency for my staff. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Allison Capaldi of Zeck

Hi Patrick - This is the best feedback ever. I think our founder actually shed a tear. You have no idea (ok maybe you do) how passionate we are about transforming the board meeting (and investor updates, all hands, etc) . The fact that you wrote 'Better meeting materials, better presentation, increased dialogue and engagement, and great efficiency for my staff' just lets us know that you're taking full advantage of all Zeck has to offer. So great and we love the feedback. Thank you so much!

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What do you like best about Zeck?

Our favorite part is the iterative and collaborative nature of putting together the information with all the disciplines seeing the entirety of the business at the same time. This paired with real time feedback once it is published allows us to get all the questions answered in order to focus our discussions on the bigger ideas and next steps. It is easy to use and very simple to add our information and details. We have begun using Zeck for other key stakeholder meetings. It saves so much time and the Zeck team has been available to help us improve how we use it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Zeck?

Adding and seeing data is not as easy as we would like. Several Board Members have requested the full spreadsheet as they have trouble really seeing the data... Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Zeck solving and how is that benefiting you?

Saving time, increasing collaboration and action. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Allison Capaldi of Zeck

Hi Margaret! Thanks so much for your review! Love the fact that you're embracing the feedback portion of the platform. Nothing better than getting in a meeting and not have people re-read you the materials that you received days before. The fact tha tyou're focusing on bigger ideas and more forward-thinking initiatives is exactly the idea behind Zeck. This review made me happier than watching College Gameday on a cozy Saturday morning. Thanks again! Allison @ Zeck

Glen G.
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What do you like best about Zeck?

My admin assistant quit right before a board meeting. I needed a simple solution that took our board docket process and modernized it. Zeck is fairly easy to use and has the right amount of tools for the board to get the information they need. Sometimes, products are complex and do too much. Zeck has found the sweet spot. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Zeck?

Well, Zeck is another program to work with. It does not integrate with our current archival system. This is not a major issue. We archive the source files separately. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Zeck solving and how is that benefiting you?

Time and access to the docket materials. Zeck is accessible by phone browser and it is simple to update the docket without having to reprint items or create a new pdf. The Zeck is always up to date. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Allison Capaldi of Zeck

Hi Glen! Thank you for the review, we are beyond happy that you're finding so much value in Zeck. And, people don't realize how game changing it is to be able to actually look at board materials on your phone! Makes a huge difference for sure. Thanks so much and if you need anything, we're always here to answer your questions! Allison @ Zeck

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What do you like best about Zeck?

Using Zeck has been a game-changer for us. Initially, I was a bit skeptical about the structured templates, but I’ve come to appreciate how much it streamlines our process. We’ve crafted around 50 Zeck decks that we use regularly in team meetings and with key partners, and it’s saving us around 70-80% of the time we used to spend on similar updates. No need for graphic design help anymore – Zeck keeps everything professional and consistent, allowing us to focus more on the message than the design. Plus, I love the analytics. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Zeck?

Producing a PDF version is cumbersome, although I think that is a part of the design and to ensure accurate analytics. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Zeck solving and how is that benefiting you?

Providing seemless communication and messaging in a branded, cocnsistent digital format that also provides analytics on usage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Allison Capaldi of Zeck

Larry! This is just so awesome to hear. A time savings of 70-80% is just wild, isn't it? I mean, we really can't get enough of hearing our customers tell us that they actually got time back in their day. It's the best feeling. Almost as good as when Dairy Queen opens in the spring. Have the best rest of your day and thanks so much, Allison @ Zeck