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Do you need an advisory board?

Berkonomics

Have you ever thought of creating an advisory board? Usually, you would want to create an advisory board to fill in the critical areas of need not evidenced in the board of directors or within the company itself. How about “chairman” of the advisory board? How about the size of the group?

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Technology Advisor

SoCal CTO

In my post, Technology Roles in Startups , I described some of the different ways I engage with startup companies such as CTO Founder , CTO , Part-Time CTO , Acting CTO , Consultant, Advisor and Advisory Board Member. Now, most often technical advisors are part of a broader advisory board. Not enough time.

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How would you like a great advisory board?

Berkonomics

Have you ever thought of creating an advisory board? Usually, you would want to create an advisory board to fill in the critical areas of need not evidenced in the board of directors or within the company itself. How many advisors should you seek for a board? How do you pay an advisory board?

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6 Strategies For Luring Investors To Your New Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

The best angels you will find are the ones who know you personally, or know a member of your team or advisory board. Find the right investment advisor, or member of your advisory board, and the “match-making” will happen. If you need more, you need VCs or a flock of angels. So how do you find those good angels?

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How To Find An Angel Funding Match For Your Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

The best angels you will find are the ones who know you personally, or know a member of your team or advisory board. Find the right investment advisor, or member of your advisory board, and the “match-making” will happen. entrepreneur startup angel funding match Paul Graham business' Use personal networking.

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8 Steps To Success With A Startup Board And Advisors

Startup Professionals Musings

Many startup founders I know avoid establishing a formal advisory board or board of directors for as long as possible, with the excuse that this is just another burden, or it has more risk than value to the founder. I suggest that a manageable number on a new board is either three or five members, including yourself.

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5 Preconditions for Success in Spawning a New Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

Even with advantages that independent startups can never hope to match, including brand recognition, customers, financial capital, and distribution, I don’t often see the entrepreneurial passion for innovation, agility, and team perseverance exhibited by new startups. Assemble an engaged new venture advisory board.