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Talk to Your Heroes: How I Built a Virtual Board That Enhances My Decision-Making

Paul G. Silva

What if you could assemble your dream team of advisors and consult them anytime, day or night, without scheduling conflicts or hefty consulting fees? Using ChatGPT, you can create a virtual board of advisors that brings the wisdom and perspectives of your chosen mentors to your fingertips. Why Create a Virtual Advisory Board?

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“I think viewing your board as an audience to be ‘sold’ to instead of a partner in your journey will orient your board to be less trusting and collaborative.” Five Questions with Nilam Ganenthiran, Former President of Instacart

Hunter Walk

For startups, a good Board is better than no Board, but a bad Board is worse than anything. One component of a good Board is a high value add Independent Board Member, which in my experience, often doesn’t get added early enough (for a variety of reasons). I knew I wanted to help build it from the ground up.

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Eight accounting tips every Kiwi startup needs to know

NZ Entrepreneur

Don’t hesitate to consult with an accountant to determine which business structure suits you best. If you’re not sure how to create a business plan or a budget, always consult your accountant. Beyond technical expertise, a good accountant can be a valuable sounding board for your business decisions.

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How to Communicate Impact Metrics to Investors

StartupNation

Niclas Schlopsna , Managing Consultant and CEO, spectup Align Metrics with Investor Priorities Investors don’t want a spreadsheet—they want to understand why your numbers matter. Post-round, the same metrics framework became our quarterly board template, saving hours of prep. Tips for other founders: 1.

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Fueling Founders, Scaling Impact: Inside Keshia Theobald-van Gent’s Investment Philosophy

Jason Malki

She’s a frequent speaker, startup advisor, and nonprofit board member. After transitioning that work into a nonprofit, I moved into innovation consulting and eventually joined GSV Labs , where I supported Fortune 500s with startup partnerships and built out strategic programs. Keshia holds a Master’s from the University of Groningen.

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Revolutionizing the Aviation Supply Chain: An Interview with Tia (Tulika) Dayal Considine, Founder…

Jason Malki

She has spent her entire professional life in Supply chain and Logistics, helping companies transform their supply chain with a consulting lens. She has worked with companies from all sectors, including Transportation, Telecom, and Manufacturing companies to guide their Supply Chain and Inventory strategies.

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Why Startup Founders Should Diversify Income (+5 Practical Tips)

StartupNation

Offer Consulting or Fractional Services One of the best methods to diversify your income is to leverage your domain expertise to make a profit. By offering consulting or fractional services, you aren’t just reaping the benefits of additional profits. Find opportunities to join advisory boards.