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Building a company is hard. Building a good board is harder. Founders often (rightly) spend time and effort hiring the right leadership team - but far less assembling their board. And yet, your board can be the difference between scaling smart or stalling out.

If you are a Founder or Co-Founder..... When was the last time you asked yourself any of these questions?

💭 Does every person on our board still add value, or are we carrying passengers?

Boards are like founding teams, some early members are right for the start, but not for the scale. Be honest: if you were assembling your board today, would you rehire everyone?

💡 Are our board meetings strategic, or just status updates?

If your board meetings feel more like reporting sessions than real-time thinking, something’s broken. A great board should expand your horizon, not just check your numbers.

🔍 What skills are we missing around the table?

Scaling internationally? Breaking into new markets? Preparing for an exit? Your board needs to reflect those ambitions, not just where you've been, but where you’re going.

🔄 If your Chair stepped down tomorrow, who would you call?

Succession planning isn’t just for executives. If you don’t have a strong pipeline for future Chairs or NEDs, you’re exposing your business to real business risk.

Why does this matter?

Because VCs are watching. So are potential acquirers. Your board signals your maturity, your ambition, and your ability to build beyond yourself.
And more importantly, it affects how you think, how you lead, and how you grow.

If any of these questions make you pause, that’s a good thing. It might be time for a board refresh. Or just a deeper conversation about governance, succession, and future readiness.

That’s where I come in.

Let’s raise the bar together.