E99: Startup Boards of Directors
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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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