TechCrunch

AUGUST 4, 2021

What’s the board’s role in an early-stage startup? Startup founders frequently ask me about the role of a board of directors. A board can be a crucial asset in an early-stage startup. What is a board of directors, anyway? What is a board of directors, anyway? What exactly can a board help you do?

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

I think his advice is this op-ed is bananas. I have even had to get physical security advice from some of the crazy. Would you recommend that I create an open Trello board and anybody can add tasks for me there? It’s not under the definition of crazy per Adam’s op-ed. No, it’s not fun. Why does this happen?

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 8, 2024

Launched the new Boards in Action course, available in March as part of the AU winter term. Similarly, we fought to keep the accredited investor definition from revisions on Capitol Hill that would serve to exclude more angels from participating in the startup space. Published the AngelBox Basics Toolkit.

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Angel Capital Association

OCTOBER 17, 2023

During negotiations on Dodd-Frank, Congress considered changes to the definition of “accredited investor,” including the elimination of the value of a primary home from inclusion in an individual’s net worth. House and Senate staff turned to ACA to understand the impact of changing the definition on the angel community.

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 8, 2011

I'm sure each of those guys got questioned by entrepreneurs as to why they should accept advice from them as opposed to the entrepreneurial veterans of the days who worked in VC. So how can a relatively junior VC hope to add any value to an investment and on a board--and is it enough value that you should have one on your board?

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TechCrunch

MARCH 7, 2023

Plus, they were gracious enough to share some of the advice they’re giving to their portfolio companies. What advice are you giving to your portfolio companies? The most important thing for me is to not give the same advice across different companies. There is no one-size-fits-all solution. How do you prefer to receive pitches?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

It’s also good advice to treat your marriage like a business partnership, in that both require commitment, communication and a shared view of values and goals. Kelvin serves on the Georgia Restaurant Association’s board of directors. Mandy: You definitely have to own your strengths and weaknesses to make a partnership work.

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abovethecrowd.com

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The Lack of a Legitimate Board. Delaware law requires a board of directors, and these directors are tasked with a “fiduciary duty” to look after the best interest of the corporation. As such, the task of governance falls squarely on the shoulders of the board of directors. Filling a board with friends is one way to do this.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 14, 2010

This is a related post that will not only help you get the results you want more effectively but will also help earn the respect of your senior people (whether management or your board). It surprising how few people actually follow through this this advice. having quantification in the problem definition always helps.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MAY 16, 2021

Here’s some of the top business advice and a summary of the conversation: Arelene has invested in around 80 – 90 companies between her personal investments (50 – 60) and her investment fund (about 30). There are definitely challenges with raising a family and raising a business. Men Supporting Women.

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Y Combinator

MARCH 6, 2024

” Wei and her team eventually decided to build a job board just for nurses — and it was there she discovered a deep-rooted problem she could solve. Years before that, when studying to become an investment banker, she emailed thousands of bankers just to ultimately get career advice from a fraction of them.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 17, 2022

It’ll allow you to leverage any research and problem definition you’ve been building in the background. So I searched around and got someone on board who would share the vision and do the development.”. Being able to see patterns helps you steer towards, or away from, disruptive trends. Bradley Walker.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 19, 2022

Here’s another edition of “Dear Sophie,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies. That’s primarily because Delaware laws protect investors, and Delaware C-corps can distribute two or more classes of stock and stock options to employees, investors, and board members.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 4, 2014

There were cultural challenges across the board. In many cases it’s easier if this person isn’t a board member or VC unless you have an extremely close or trusting relationship with them. You want to be able to be open without your board members losing confidence in your future. Startup Advice' Nurture it.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

After numerous discussions we held the line and all agreed as a board that profitability was much more important than chasing new markets and that perfecting our systems and methods was critical before we expanded and just increase the scope of our problems to solve. If I could close with some advice for startups and boards ….

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

about their marathon 4-hour sessions to get to zero inbox or somebody else claiming email bankruptcy ( definition if you don’t know it already ). I will even take to emailing people I don’t know offering small bits of advice. I had a 3-hour board meeting with another. If you do randomly write me I have advice.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 25, 2013

bang on the windows of a board meeting recently and stick his tongue out at all of us. In the most perfect sense of the definition. Startup Advice' Aka Punky Brewster. We’ve had many celebrities walk through our doors including a-list film stars. Heck, I even had Robert Downey, Jr. And Tasha never screamed before?

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 4, 2013

He then brought her to board meetings so nobody could accuse him of not having a business model. I guess this is the ultimate definition of implementing a business model when you’re not clear on strategy! If it’s the former your company will definitely start to top out at some point. Startup Advice'

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Angel Capital Association

OCTOBER 30, 2023

to report information about the company, the company applicant (see the definitions below), and its “beneficial owners” to the Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), with limited exemptions primarily for large companies. As an angel investor, you might sit on the board of one or more companies.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

but that won’t stop the almost daily influx of unsolicited advice and second-guessing you’ll receive. Oh, most definitely. Reasons for failure vary, but common reasons are premature scaling , lack of product-market-fit , and not having the right people on board. Especially from those who have no idea what they’re talking about.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 22, 2015

The more specific you can get in your definition the better. In summary, many advisors, board members or executives will steer you away from exclusivity agreements. So you might agree exclusivity for the “oil refinery” industry rather than the entirety of the oil & gas sectors.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 8, 2010

Almost by definition. Mavericks are by definition bad at following rules and bad at process. But in the end they know how to put the big wins on the board. Tags: Entrepreneur Advice Sales & Marketing Advice. They’re also usually very loyal to your organization. They’re journeymen. Yeah, kind of.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

What’s the upside, what’s your advice Shriya, for those looking for a partner, wish they had someone to work with in business. Good, bad, tips, advice. Danielle Salinas: My advice, I have two things. We’ve definitely not been an overnight success. This is definitely not a hobby. Compromise.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 28, 2010

Otherwise you’re not serious and you’ll never get the right job so don’t bother.&# Definitely gets shock value. Why do I give this blunt advice? The best jobs are the ones that have not already been put on a job board. Tags: Entrepreneur Advice Start-up Advice Startup Advice.

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This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 3, 2012

Age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, etc are all topics that are deeply emotional for people--and, by definition, personal. I think Fred was trying to offer some friendly advice to young investors that you're going to "take lumps" and that it's worth learning from those who are more experienced.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

And we all know that Ron Conway is considered the savviest of angel investors and yet by definition not all of his investments succeed. Tags: Startup Advice Tech Market Analysis VC Industry. Just ask the people who poured money into once “hot&# companies like RazorGator or Friendster. I don’t believe these times will last.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Defensible IP When I’m asked by newer, younger VC partners for advice on our sector, one of the things I always emphasize is looking for companies who have built defensible intellectual property (IP). almost be definition you should be scratching your head. Over the past 2.5

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 17, 2009

I think they definitely qualify as a VC and not a seed fund. Yet talk to virtually any FRC company and they’ll tell you that these guys are some of the most active board members and offer some of the best advice in the industry. I could definitely see that happening. They do many early-stage deals.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2019

I called every person I knew in Accenture Europe and asked for advice to get transferred. They were trying to sell a project to the board of Sony. Taking risks is, by definition, risky! I always wanted to work in Europe but it was hard to ask for a sponsoring company to pay for you to come over. Take chances.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 13, 2010

This is a problem for a strategy consultant because you are, by definition, a generalist that is thrown into new problems again and again. And few people in my experience do this well so many board meetings wander. Tags: Startup Advice. Often I had a very limited time. I struggled on my first few assignments.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 5, 2022

Building a brand is definitely a process and requires a strategy. Here is a useful piece of advice. Brainstorming, creating a mood board and checking out the competition are some ways to spark creativity. Your brand should represent what your business is all about. Why does branding matter to your business? Make it timeless.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 27, 2023

It was definitely eye-opening and an expensive lesson. I learned this the hard way when starting Hunter Super Techs, and while the company is thriving as of now, I definitely had my share of failed marketing ideas when first growing the company. My advice is to be accountable and focus on continual improvement.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 14, 2010

In 1999 I was in Japan doing a strategy project for the board of directors of Sony. Being the number one investment bank in a greatly reduced data set shouldn’t stop you from wanting to broaden the definition of “number 1″ next year. Tags: Entrepreneur Advice Start-up Advice Startup Advice.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 20, 2013

You’re not lecturing to a college class, you’re not at a cocktail party and you’re not chatting with a small group in a board meeting. It definitely is an IQ test thing for me. Startup Advice' – No great presentation can be delivered like a conversation. You’re on stage!

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 31, 2010

You’re not lecturing to a college class, you’re not at a cocktail party and you’re not chatting with a small group in a board meeting. It definitely is an IQ test thing for me. Tags: Entrepreneur Advice Start-up Advice Startup Advice. You’re on stage! People say this all the time.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 27, 2011

By definition, you read blogs. I was meeting regularly with entrepreneurs and offering (for better or for worse) advice on how to run a startup and how to raise venture capital from my experience in doing so at two companies. Or “I’m a new entrepreneur, why would I offer advice on how to run a startup?&#.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 8, 2014

If that isn’t the original definition of “angel” money I don’t know what is. On my trip I also gave my usual advice to entrepreneurs who don’t live in a major tech funding hub: Find VCs who are from your area originally. CincyTech today has $28.5 million under management across three funds.

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