Boards can be a powerful lever for scale—but many female founders aren’t using them. Here’s why that matters, and what great board support looks like.
Startup and scale-up boards are often messy - but when does normal chaos tip into dysfunction? Learn the red flags, what’s just par for the course, and how founders, investors and board members can build healthier boards.
Discover the hidden gaps in your growth strategy. From vision to pricing to leadership, uncover what’s missing and how to scale smarter.
Scaling a business is often the hardest part of the entrepreneurial journey. Here’s why the “messy middle” feels so hard, and how founders can navigate it with clarity and resilience.
Should VCs sit on startup boards? This founder-first article challenges the default model, unpacks the risks of conflicted interests, and makes the case for independent, balanced boards that truly support growth.
Integrity is a vital value in business, yet not everyone lives by it. Here's what integrity really means, why it matters, and how to spot the red flags when it's missing.
Your board must evolve as you scale. Learn when to make changes, how to do it well, and why it matters - especially for female founders leading growth.
In uncertain times, a strong board can be a founder’s most valuable asset. This article explores how boards can support startup and scaleup leaders through economic challenges, strategic pivots, financial pressure, and difficult decisions, with practical insights for building and leveraging a high-impact board.
Should board members ever take on operational roles in a startup? This article explores when it can work, what can go wrong, and how founders and boards can manage the risks — including formal approval, clear deliverables, and conflict of interest safeguards.
