Get ready to hear game-changing advice! On today’s episode of The Daily Bolster, Mahendra Ramsinghani shares his top three tips for CEOs who want to take their board management skills to the next level. 🧍 Remember, we're all human🟰 Build a team of equals🏃‍♂️ Create a marathon dynamicMahendra Ramsinghani is a seed-stage VC Secure Octane and the author of The Business of Venture Capital and The Resilient Founder. He also co-authored Startup Boards alongside Matt Blumberg and Brad Feld.

Today on The Daily Bolster, Linda Findley, CEO of Blue Apron, talks about harnessing your passion for your business. Tune in as Linda shares her playbook for infusing passion into your leadership approach and using it as an impactful tool. She and Matt discuss how passion can enhance engagement, foster better product development, and create a positive feedback loop, emphasizing that having passion for your work can help drive your company’s success, but it’s important to maintain objectivity when difficult decisions inevitably arise. You won’t want to miss this episode!

Remote work offers valuable opportunities and flexibility, but it also requires us to work harder than ever to create meaningful connections and combat loneliness. Today, Matt is joined by Bethany Crystal, a freelance executive working on Web3 and NYC workforce development issues, the former head of talent/network for USV, and a Bolster alumni! As a fractional executive, she has a unique perspective on network-building. Tune in to explore the ever-evolving landscape of remote-first work environments, where building community and nurturing a strong company culture is paramount. Bethany shares valuable insights into fostering peer groups, expanding networks, and leveraging in-person offsites to enhance cohesion and strategic planning. Don’t miss this dynamic discussion on redefining workplace interactions.

Our first guest of Season Two is none other than Bob Blumberg, who—in addition to being Matt’s dad—is a retired tech founder and seasoned CEO. In today’s episode, Bob shares management wisdom in the form of his matrix for decision-making and delegation. This unique approach nurtures growth and empowers managers to make the right calls (and to know when collaboration is key). Tune into this insightful episode and unleash the power of effective delegation!

The Daily Bolster is coming back for Season 2, with all new episodes starting September 18th. Every day, Matt Blumberg, Co-founder and CEO of Bolster, will be joined by experienced operators and industry experts who share their real-world experiences and practical advice. Follow Bolster or subscribe to make sure you don’t miss a thing. Have a question for Matt or one of our guests? Email us at thedailybolster@bolster.com.

That's a wrap on Season 1 of The Daily Bolster! To close out our first season, host Matt Blumberg shares a few of his takeaways and favorite conversations, and let's you know how you can stay connected with us while we record Season 2. We'll be back after Labor Day with other jam-packed season of founder stories, scaling tips, and unique insights from CEOs, operators, and investors!

Is it possible to truly love your job? Is it possible to know whether a company is a good fit for you before you join? These questions led Kathryn Minshew to found The Muse, a career platform that has pioneered the concept of values-based job search. Today, she joins Matt to talk about what culture fit looks like for individuals, The Muse’s newest acquisition, and lessons learned through 12 years as a CEO. Don’t miss this deep-dive episode!

On today’s Ask Bolster episode, Jonathan Gandalf and Matt discuss how entrepreneurs can confront reality and manage a change of pace during a downturn. Tune in for a great discussion about people, resiliency, and the startup journey. Jonathan Gandalf is the wizard of content distribution. He’s the founder & CEO of The Juice—a B2B Content platform used by 15,000+ sales and marketing professionals, solving the challenge of turning content into revenue.

What value do independent board directors offer founders? Greg Sands—founder of Costanoa Ventures—is joining Matt again on The Daily Bolster. Greg has been on countless boards, and today he’s sharing the top 3 benefits of independent directors and why you need to consider them for your own board of directors. 🧐 Industry expertise📈 Experience with scaling🤝 A trusted advisorTune in to listen to this 3-minute conversation!

What can CEOs learn from the NBA? Today on The Daily Bolster, we find out. Linda Choong is a global DTC + brand leader with experience in the NBA, and she’s sharing three valuable lessons she learned from her time there:📍 Be explicit about what you believe and what you stand for🖼 Make sure everyone understands their role in the big picture👂 Listen to your customersWant to hear about the coolest person Linda ever met? 🏀 Tune in to the episode!