Startup Boards: Getting the Most Out of Your Board of Directors

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Brad Feld
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An essential guide to understanding the dynamics of a startup's board of directors Let's face it, as founders and entrepreneurs, you have a lot on your plate—getting to your minimum viable product, developing customer interaction, hiring team members, and managing the accounts/books. Sooner or later,...

An essential guide to understanding the dynamics of a startup's board of directors
Let's face it, as founders and entrepreneurs, you have a lot on your plate—getting to your minimum viable product, developing customer interaction, hiring team members, and managing the accounts/books. Sooner or later, you have a board of directors, three to five (or even seven) Type A personalities who seek your attention and at times will tell you what to do. While you might be hesitant to form a board, establishing an objective outside group is essential for startups, especially to keep you on track, call you out when you flail, and in some cases, save you from yourself.

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Jerry Neumann 1y

In fact, you should definitely read it.

Michael Girdley 6mos

There is a ton more to this topic. I have two favorite books on Boards of Directors. One is from @bfeld written for entrepreneurs. The other is written by fellow San Antonian John Montford (who’s the closest thing to Batman IRL, I know.) using a Board Director's lens.