Startup Boards. Brad Feld

      

      Table of Contents

      1  Cover

      2  Title Page

      3  Copyright

      4  Foreword

      5  Preface

      6  Section 1: Board Fundamentals Chapter 1: Introduction What's New in the Second Edition Who This Book Is For Magic Words, Phrases, Abbreviations, and Style Note Chapter 2: The Board's Purpose Accountability General Responsibilities Chapter 3: Legal Characteristics A Board Member's Legal Duties Addressing Conflicting Duties Benefit Corporations and the B Corp Movement Should You Get D&O Insurance? Note Chapter 4: Board Member Roles Chair or Lead Director Executive Chair Should You Be Chair of Your Board? Independent Board Members Board Observers Outside Counsel Note Chapter 5: Board Functions The Role of Board Committees Informal Responsibilities of a Board Control Priorities Being Rich and Queen (or King) Shareholder Rights Economic and Performance Priorities Emotional Priorities: Trust, Judgment, and Transparency Notes

      7  Section 2: Creating Your Board Chapter 6: Size and Composition Management Investors Independents Matt's Rule of 1s Notes Chapter 7: VCs and Boards Notes Chapter 8: Board Evolution Startup Stages Limiting the Number of Investor Board Members Managing Independent Seats Chapter 9: What to Look for in a Director General Skills Fit with Your Existing Board What Does Your Company Need? Experiences Attributes Governance Philosophy Chapter 10: Recruiting and Interviewing Board Members Sourcing The Interview Process Interviewing VCs Before They Join Your Board Chapter 11: Compensation VCs and Management Independent Directors Notes Chapter 12: Board Diversity Unconscious Bias The First Step: Appoint Independent Directors Early The Second Step: Open Your Search to Board-Ready First-Timers Notes Chapter 13: Onboarding Your Directors Using Employee Onboarding as a Guide Onboarding New Directors Interacting with Your Team Chapter 14: Removing a Board Member Removing a Founder Director Removing