{"product_id":"startup-boards-a-field-guide-to-building-and-leading-an-effective-board-of-directors-hardback-9781119859284","title":"Startup Boards; A Field Guide to Building and Leading an Effective Board of Directors (Hardback) 9781119859284","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eStartup Boards\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Field Guide to Building and Leading an Effective Board of Directors\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eBrad Feld (Author), Matt Blumberg (Author), Mahendra Ramsinghani (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781119859284, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 10 June 2022\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e256 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.4 x 16 x 2.8 cm, 0.454 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive guide on creating, growing, and leveraging a board of directors written for CEOs, board members, and people seeking board roles. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first time many founders see the inside of a board room is when they step in to lead their board. But how do boards work? How should they be structured, managed, and leveraged so that startups can grow, avoid pitfalls, and get the best out of their boards? Authors Brad Feld, Mahendra Ramsinghani, and Matt Blumberg have collectively served on hundreds of startup and scaleup boards over the past 30 years, attended thousands of board meetings, encountered multiple personalities and situations, and seen the good, bad, and ugly of boards. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eStartup Boards: A Field Guide to Building and Leading an Effective Board of Directors\u003c\/i\u003e, the authors provide seasoned advice and guidance to CEOs, board members, investors, and anyone aspiring to serve on a board. This comprehensive book covers a wide range of topics with relevant tips, tactics, and best practices, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBoard fundamentals such as the board's purpose, legal characteristics, and roles and functions of board members;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreating a board including size, composition, roles of VCs and independent directors, what to look for in a director, and how to recruit directors;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompensating, onboarding, removing directors, and suggestions on building a diverse board;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePreparing for and running board meetings;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe board's role in transactions including selling a company, buying a company, going public, and going out of business;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvice for independent and aspiring directors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eStartup Boards\u003c\/i\u003e draws on the authors' experience and includes stories from board members, startup founders, executives, and investors. Any CEO, board member, investor, or executive interested in creating an active, involved, and engaged board should read this book—and keep it handy for reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrefacex vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 1: Board Fundamentals 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Introduction 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s New in the Second Edition 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho This Book Is For 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMagic Words, Phrases, Abbreviations, and Style 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNote 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 : The Board’s Purpose 11\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccountability 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral Responsibilities 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Legal Characteristics 15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Board Member’s Legal Duties 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAddressing Conflicting Duties 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBenefit Corporations and the B Corp Movement 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShould You Get D\u0026amp;O Insurance? 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNote 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Board Member Roles 25\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChair or Lead Director 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExecutive Chair 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShould You Be Chair of Your Board? 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndependent Board Members 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoard Observers 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutside Counsel 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNote 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Board Functions 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Role of Board Committees 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInformal Responsibilities of a Board 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControl Priorities 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Rich and Queen (or King) 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShareholder Rights 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEconomic and Performance Priorities 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmotional Priorities: Trust, Judgment, and Transparency 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 2: Creating Your Board 45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Size and Composition 47\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManagement 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInvestors 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndependents 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMatt’s Rule of 1s 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: VCs and Boards 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Board Evolution 57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStartup Stages 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLimiting the Number of Investor Board Members 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Independent Seats 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: What to Look for in a Director 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeneral Skills 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFit with Your Existing Board 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Does Your Company Need? 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiences 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttributes 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGovernance Philosophy 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Recruiting and Interviewing Board Members 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSourcing 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Interview Process 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterviewing VCs Before They Join Your Board 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Compensation 77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVCs and Management 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndependent Directors 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Board Diversity 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnconscious Bias 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe First Step: Appoint Independent Directors Early 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Second Step: Open Your Search to Board- Ready First- Timers 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Onboarding Your Directors 87\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Employee Onboarding as a Guide 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnboarding New Directors 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInteracting with Your Team 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Removing a Board Member 91\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemoving a Founder Director 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemoving an Investor Director 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemoving an Independent Director 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Rid of the Entire Board 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Is an Advisory Board Useful? 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoard of Directors vs. Advisory Board 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttributes of a Useful Advisory Board Member 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting Advisory Board Members 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding an Advisory Board 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChallenges of Advisory Boards 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 3: Preparing for and Running the Board Meeting 103\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Preparing for the Board Meeting 105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Value of Preparation 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Meeting Agenda 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocus on Critical Items 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Board Book 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating an Annual Calendar 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Meeting Dynamics 115\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeating 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Meeting Length 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncluding Your Team in the Board Meeting 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSlides or No Slides? 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussion or Decision Item? 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Executive Session and the Closed Session 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Board Call Instead of a Meeting 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemote Attendees and Hybrid Meetings 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Post- Meeting Survey 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePost Meeting 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Motions and Votes 127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRobert’s Rules of Order 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHave Your Lawyer at the Meeting 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Mechanics of Voting 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat If You Don’t Agree? 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Formal Items 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinutes 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnanimous Written Consent 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 4: Between Meetings: Ongoing Work 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Managing Ongoing Communication 135\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat the Board Expects from a CEO 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunicate Both Good and Bad News 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNote 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Committees 139\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommittee Meeting Formalities 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompensation 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAudit 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNominating 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCEO Expenses 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: Mentors and Learning by Doing 145\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMentorship and Vulnerability 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning by Doing 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22: CEO Transitions 149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSituations That Lead to a CEO Change 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScale Up with Growth 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Boards Fire CEOs 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning for Healthy Transitions 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 5: Transactions 157\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 23: Financings 159\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNew Investor- Led Round 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsider- Led Round 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Down Round and a Rights Offering 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Involved Should VCs Be in Financings? 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConvertible Notes 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVenture Debt 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 24: Stock Option Grants and 409A Valuations 165\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 25: Selling a Company 169\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfidentiality 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiduciary Responsibility 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Outside Counsel’s Role 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcquihire 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarve- Outs and 280G 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShareholder Representative 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNote 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 26: Buying a Company 175\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNegotiating and Structuring the Deal 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinancing an Acquisition 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoard Approvals 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Transaction and Post- Deal Integration 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 27: Going Public 179\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcess 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommittees 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfidentiality 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInsider Status 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVCs on Public Company Boards 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSPACs 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 28: Going Out of Business 185\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Zone of Insolvency 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponsibility to Creditors 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponsibility to Shareholders 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiability 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssignment for the Benefit of Creditors 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection 6: For Independent Directors and Aspiring Board Members 191\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 29: Preparing for Your First Board Role 193\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNote 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 30: Interviewing for a Board Role 197\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Interview 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiligence Items to Explore 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 31: Your First Board Meeting 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 32: Communicating Effectively 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNote 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 33: How to Be a Great Board Member 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 34: Conclusion 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 221\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Business \u0026amp; management [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Business \u0026amp; management\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Business%20\u0026amp;%20management%20%5BKJ%5D%22\"\u003eKJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52453471256856,"sku":"9781119859284","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781119859284.jpg?v=1785284886","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/startup-boards-a-field-guide-to-building-and-leading-an-effective-board-of-directors-hardback-9781119859284","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}