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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:

GTTFP

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Episode 22 - Venture Capital & the Startup Board of Directors with Matt Blumberg and Brad Feld