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:

1. Introduction - 0:00
2. Brad & Matt’s Origin Stories - 1:31
3. The Startup Board - 5:01
4. VCs and the Board - 16:20
5. Brad & Matt’s Superpowers - 24:27
6. Taking Up The Mantle, Joining Your First Board - 28:12
7. 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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