Startup Boards: A Field Guide to Building and Lead ing an Effective Board of Directors, 2nd Edition

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Originally aimed at startup CEOs, this edition broadens its reach to a wider audience, including individuals involved in various types of boards, such as local library, nonprofit, or corporate boards. Existing members will discover ways to enhance their effectiveness, while those seeking board positions will find guidance on searching for roles. Investors can use this resource to ensure their portfolio companies have effective boards, and students will gain foundational knowledge before starting their entrepreneurial journeys. Written in an engaging, accessible tone, the book caters to busy readers needing to grasp board governance basics, member recruitment and training, and issue management. It covers a range of topics, from board formation to exit strategies, including selling, going public, or bankruptcy. Sidebars and text boxes feature insights from notable entrepreneurs and investors like Fred Wilson, Will Herman, and Reid Hoffman. The new edition adds content on board composition, evolution, member onboarding, and evaluation, as well as guidance on preparing for and making an impact in board roles. Additionally, it introduces quantitative measures of board effectiveness across various industries and company sizes to support its key points.