The Other Cofounder - The Other Cofounder

Board of directors

How much will I get paid on a startup board of directors

The dirty little secret is: you'll likely get paid nothing for serving on a startup board of directors. Here's why.

Investing in startups

I just inherited $250,000. How do I invest that in a startup?

If you're young and just inherited some money, do not invest it in a startup.

Investors

Top up grants may be a costly gift for founders

As founders get more diluted with each round, investors often suggest top up grants. These aren't always a great deal.

Investors

You need to pay attention to the relationships between your investors

There are relationships among your investors that they probably won't tell you about, but matter deeply to your startup.

Board of directors

So you want to be on a startup board of directors

Discover how to join a startup board of directors, from pre-seed to IPO stages. Learn key strategies for positioning yourself, understanding roles, and maximizing networking opportunities to gain board seats. Get insights into board member responsibilities and compensation.

Cofounder relationship

Lack of high performance is the hidden cause of cofounder conflict

Cofounders both need to be high performers for a startup to work. Cofounder conflict often has a performance issue at its root. Here's a methodology for demonstrating high performance to each other.