Venture In The South
Venture in the South is about the Startup Ecosystem in the Southern US.
We interview founders and thought leaders, sponsor a few panels discussing significant events and share our own experiences with over 100 startup investments.
Released every Monday and usually 30-45 minutes long, ~50% of shows are Founder interviews, ~25% interviews with thought leaders and ~25% educational.
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Venture In The South
E99: Startup Boards of Directors
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:
- What is a startup board?
- Why do startups have boards?
- Typical board structure and roles.
- Board chairs.
- Independent directors.
- Board Observers.
- Advisory boards.
- What goes wrong with boards?
- Legal challenges boards face?
- Should you serve on a BoD?
- 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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We invite your feedback and suggestions at www.ventureinthesouth.com or email david@ventureinthesouth.com. Learn more about RollingSouth at rollingsouth.vc or email david@rollingsouth.vc.
