Scaling Smart with Advisory & Governing Boards
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The Why, When, and How to Build Your Ideal Advisory & Governing Boards to help you fundraise and scale.
Boards should not be scary! They can be your rocket fuel and help you access capital!
Join us for an insightful and engaging discussion as The Fourth Effect team demystifies the world of advisory and governing boards for startup founders. Together, we’ll dive into the nuts and bolts of building “fit-for-purpose” boards that serve as your ultimate "cheat sheet" to success.
What You’ll Learn:
- Advisory Boards vs. Governing Boards: Understand the key differences, roles, and the right time to build them.
- Investor Appeal: Discover how a strong advisory board can enhance your fundability and support your growth.
- Board Strategy: Gain tips for navigating board dynamics and establishing governance early.
- Finding the Right People: Learn how to source the best board members and avoid common pitfalls.
- Diversity Matters: Explore how diverse boards improve decision-making, reduce risks, and drive better outcomes.
We’ll share real-world lessons on building impactful boards, overcoming challenges, and leveraging them to maintain control while scaling your company.
Who:
Moderator: Andy Walsh, Startup Strategist and Podcast Host of Startups Decoded, a 3x founder with two exits, achieving over $10M ARR by scaling startups from concept to exit. As an advisor, mentor, and angel investor, he focuses on building impactful ventures and cultivating thriving startup communities. Startups Decoded is a podcast featuring candid conversations with industry leaders on the real challenges of startup growth.
Speaker: Breen Sullivan, founder of The Fourth Effect, began her career as a General Counsel for high growth tech companies where she saw an opportunity to leverage technology and community to change the board and innovation landscape. She founded The Fourth Effect in 2019, a community-powered networking and matchmaking site that helps startups find the right people at the right time, fundraise more effectively and scale, while also helping executives advance professionally and build wealth by breaking into a powerful entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Speaker: Rachel ten Brink is General Partner and co-founder of Red Bike Capital, an early stage Venture Capital fund based in New York that invests in Data & AI, SAAS, Fintech and Healthcare & Wellness. She is the co-founder of Scentibrd, a Y-Combinator backed ecommerce subscription that raised $29 million in venture funding. Rachel was CMO/CRO leading Growth and Revenue. Scentbird was named Top Y Combinator Company by Revenue. Rachel has been a board member and senior advisor for various companies and serves on the Board of Directors of Dyper. Before this, she spent 15 years as an operator building billion-brands at Elizabeth Arden, Estee Lauder, L’Oreal, and Procter & Gamble.Rachel serves as Chair of the Board of Latinas in Tech, holds an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School, and graduated magna cum laude from Babson College.
Speaker: James Barrood is a prominent figure in the NYC region's entrepreneurial, innovation, and tech ecosystem, with over 20 years of experience in nurturing and supporting startups, growth companies and higher education institutions. He leads a global community of 10,000+ entrepreneurs and innovators, and also oversees executive education programs focusing on AI. James has held various leadership positions, including five years as CEO of TechUnited, one of the largest and most respected membership tech organizations nationwide. He also led Fairleigh Dickinson University's top-ranked entrepreneurship center for over a decade, where he mentored and trained countless entrepreneurs and innovators. He is regularly recognized as among the top ecosystem leaders and influencers in the NYC/NJ/Philly region.
Whether you’re at the pre-seed stage or gearing up for Series A, this discussion is packed with actionable insights to help you structure boards that add real value and earn investor confidence. Boards can be an access path to capital!
Get your burning questions answered in the live Q&A. Let’s unlock your startup’s full potential through strategic board-building!
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This event is a part of #NYTechWeek—a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem. Learn more at www.tech-week.com.
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