Ever wondered what goes on inside startup boardrooms other than your own?
Our new series is here to offer insights into what unfolds behind closed doors and showcase those creating best practice approaches to governance at every stage of the startup journey.
We're kicking off by debunking some of the myths we hear within our startup ecosystem, starting with some of the big ones.
Seeking funding this year? How investable is your company?
Finding the right investors to partner with on your journey might not be the easiest thing in the world, but what happens when you do find the right ones and they come to make their investment decision - how do you make sure your company is investable?
Hear from our Board Course Director, Ashleigh Camm, as she talks about what ‘being investable’ means and what you can do to make sure nothing is going to trip you up when it comes to bringing on your dream investors.
Myth #3: Company admin doesn’t matter
When you’re an early-stage startup, does company admin really matter?
Hear from our Board Course Director, Ashleigh Camm, and Kirstin Hunter of Techstars as they discuss the case for good company and board hygiene: admin might not seem important in the early stages, but it’s actually protecting your startup's value at the all-important later stages, where it can really matter.
Myth #2: Directors should only know what you want them to
As a founder, is it better to tightly manage what information directors receive, and only reveal the information that you believe will pitch the company in the best light?
Hear from our Board Course Director, Ashleigh Camm, and Jacqui Purcell from TDM Growth Partners on why there’s so much more to be gained when you don’t treat your board meetings like a PR campaign.
Myth #1: Directors don’t add value
While, as a founder, it's absolutely true that you’re the visionary and the company is taking your lead, but are your directors only there to cheer you on from the side lines?
Hear from our Board Course Director, Ashleigh Camm, and Adam Milgrom of Giant Leap on why there’s so much more that directors can do to support you and your team towards your vision.