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.

Scaling a business without a clear growth strategy is like driving with no destination. In this article, we explore how founders can define a personal vision that balances impact, financial reward, and work/life balance — then translate that into goals, KPIs, and operational focus. Whether you're scaling up or seeking board advisory support, this guide will help you put your strategy into gear and drive your business forward with purpose.

This article explores the vital role a Chair of the Board plays in supporting founder-CEOs beyond governance. Often referred to as the "CEO Whisperer," a great Chair acts as a trusted advisor, coach, and bridge between the CEO and the board. With a focus on emotional intelligence, strategic insight, and strong communication, the right Chair helps founders navigate leadership challenges, make better decisions, and build stronger businesses. Ideal for startup founders, boards, and investors looking to understand how to foster more effective board-CEO relationships.

A practical guide for scaling founders on how to compensate board members. Learn what to pay NEDs, Chairs, and advisors, how to use cash vs equity, and how to structure contracts for effective board governance.

Why founder-and-investor-only boards can hold your business back, especially for female founders. Discover how the right board structure, with an independent chair or NED, supports scale, strategy, and sustainable growth.

Discover what high-growth businesses really need from their boards — and how the right Chair, strategy and support can unlock powerful growth.

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