Choosing an Independent Board Member

Outline

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1. WRITE A JOB SPEC

2. AGREE ON THE SPEC WITH YOUR INVESTORS.

3. CREATE THE LIST OF OPTIONS.

4. SPEND TIME GETTING TO KNOW THE POTENTIAL BOARD MEMBERS.

5. CHECK PERSONAL RAPPORT AND ATTITUDE.

6. CHECK ALIGNMENT OF VISION.

7. CHECK REFERENCES.

8. FINALIZE WHO TO ADD.

AVOIDING THE VC CRONY