Steve Blank

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Laura Thomas is a former CIA operations officer. Most of her lessons were applicable to any government employee venturing out to the private sector. Only 15% of my time was doing the more exciting operations. Below is the first of her three-part series. The difference is my decisions now aren’t life or death.

Government 177

Government CTO Hire Technical Review Advisory Board 177

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Here are some key reasons why I believe every entrepreneur should create a formal Advisory Board or Board of Directors before they ask for funding, or even build their business plan: We all need a bit of reality to balance our passion. Board members provide inexpensive expertise.

Advisory Board 356

Advisory Board Bandwidth Cofounder Technical Review 356

Board Effect

OCTOBER 12, 2020

The fact that your board is having a discussion about forming an advisory board is a good indication that it’s time to put the issue on your board’s agenda for discussion. You never know what experiences and perspectives your fellow board members will have on a certain topic once you bring it out into the open.

Advisory Board 80

Advisory Board Government Green Security 80

Board Effect

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Having access to a full range of advice can help an organization grow and surpass its competitors and increase the value and reputation of the organization. In most cases, organizations are required to set up a formal board of directors who are liable for planning and oversight of the organization.

Advisory Board 64

Advisory Board Due Diligence Reputation Equity 64

crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

A business plan is a document that outlines the financial and operational goals of your business. This section gives a brief overview of the industry sector your business will operate in. If you plan to seek funding, you should describe your advisory board here, as well. Operating plan. An industry overview.

Angel Investor 85

Angel Investor Small Business Business Plan Intellectual Property 85

crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

A business plan is a document that outlines the financial and operational goals of your business. This section gives a brief overview of the industry sector your business will operate in. If you plan to seek funding, you should describe your advisory board here, as well. Operating plan. An industry overview.

Business Plan 64

Business Plan Small Business Administration Hiring Social Media 64

crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 14, 2019

A business plan is a document that outlines the financial and operational goals of your business. This section gives a brief overview of the industry sector your business will operate in. If you plan to seek funding, you should describe your advisory board here, as well. Operating plan. An industry overview.

Business Plan 79

Business Plan Limited Liability Company Small Business Sales 79