How Board Members Support the Success of the Start-Up CEO
How Board Members Support the Success of The Start-Up CEO
In this episode of Scale By Numbers, we have an exciting conversation with Heidi Roizen of Threshold Ventures, who has worked as a venture capitalist for over 20 years.
She shares experiences as a board member, giving her incredible insight into the value that a board of directors brings to businesses, small and large.
Understand the board of directors’ role and their authority in making decisions, what it takes to become a productive board member, along with the challenges a board member can face.
What You’ll Learn:
- What you should consider when choosing board members.
- What authority do different boards have, and what roles do they play?
- The difficulties a member of a board of directors may face.
- What obligations do you have as a board member?
- Differences between mentors, advisory boards, and governing boards.
- Why does a company need a board of directors?
- How important are the relationships with stakeholders?
- How to become a productive board member.
- How to find a work-life balance as a board member.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand what a typical resume of a board member looks like.
- Let people know that becoming a board member is something you’re interested in.
- Meet with others who are on the board you’re interested in.
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