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How Boards Need to Evolve Over Time

Both Sides of the Table

I’ve written a few posts about boards recently as part of a series on the subject. I admit that I haven’t yet read it but I’ve had numerous discussions with Brad over the years about board structure & conduct and consider him a mentor on the topic. Mentorship.

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BE 2.0: Lead by Example – Turning Feedback into Growth

Paul G. Silva

Our board chairman called me in for a conversation. My standing with the board didn’t just recoverit soared. In our next post, we’ll explore how mentorship and coaching unlock the full potential of those around you. His message was clear and direct: I wasn’t paying enough attention to our financials.

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Creating Better VCs: An Accelerator for the Dark Side

This is going to be BIG.

In particular, I''m always trying to improve as a board member, but their aren''t any programs or classes for that. There are a few programs out there like Kaufmann and InSite that get you exposure to the VC world through mentorship, but you join those programs and go work for other people. I still would.

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Launchpad LA Receives VC Funding: $50,000 Per Startup

Both Sides of the Table

We have significant VC commitments (listed below) – every entering company will get $50,000 in funding, mentorship from top VCs and successful entrepreneurs plus free office space. The first two years of the program focused on education & mentorship. For any company interested in applying please visit the website.

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A Startup Advisory Board Dream Team is Priceless

Gust

I recommend that every early-stage startup find three Advisory Board members. Besides laying out the benefits, your advisory board invitation letter also might include: Your business plan executive summary. The Advisory Board’s objectives and focus. What better candidates than your Advisory Board?

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What Makes a Great Independent Board Member?

Both Sides of the Table

When you set up a board it is often initially a combination of the founders and the early investors. This post sets out how I believe founders (and investors) should think about independent board members having worked with many of them for the past 20 years. The board is where large equity investors get their representation.

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Tyler Bosmeny built Clever into a $500M company–now he’s helping YC founders do the same as General Partner

Y Combinator

I can’t wait for all YC founders to benefit from his mentorship and land those crucial first customers faster. We couldn’t be more excited to have Tyler on board. Welcome to YC, Tyler!

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