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E99: Startup Boards of Directors

January 01, 2024 RollingSouth Season 3 Episode 99

David presents upcoming pods, followed by a discussion with Paul on Startup Boards of Directors. The conversation delves into recent Board of Directors drama at OpenAI, exploring the OAI structure and potential improvements. 

They cover:

  1. What is a startup board?
  2. Why do startups have boards?
  3. Typical board structure and roles.
  4. Board chairs.
  5. Independent directors.
  6. Board Observers.
  7. Advisory boards.
  8. What goes wrong with boards?
  9. Legal challenges boards face?
  10. Should you serve on a BoD?
  11. What are good resources for Startup Boards?

And for a deeper dive, Brad Feld's book Startup Boards (available here) is the place to go.

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