Episode 22 - Venture Capital & the Startup Board of Directors with Matt Blumberg and Brad Feld
👋 Hey Listener!
We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Brad Feld (@bfeld) and Matt Blumberg (@mattblumberg) about the re-release of their book Startup Boards: A Field Guide to Building and Leading an Effective Board of Directors.
Episode Chapters:
- Introduction - 0:00
- Brad & Matt’s Origin Stories - 1:31
- The Startup Board - 5:01
- VCs and the Board - 16:20
- Brad & Matt’s Superpowers - 24:27
- Taking Up The Mantle, Joining Your First Board - 28:12
- Closing Thoughts - 33:45
Books Mentioned by Brad & Matt:
- Loved by Martina Lauchengco (Matt)
- Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin(Brad)
- The Immortal King Rao by Vauhini Vara(Brad)
- Upgrade by Blake Crouch (Brad)
- Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson (Brad)
Other References:
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