Some things in life we can’t choose: birth order, the weather, embarrassing family members, and for most of us, our bosses.
CEOs are the exception – they can choose the funding partners that become their board members, who are in a way their bosses.
If you’ve raised venture capital, you know that accepting funding often means giving up majority control of your business. Selecting the right funding partners and board members can springboard a business from startup to stardom, while the wrong ones can create more friction, discord, and overall awkwardness than your uncle’s seventh glass of wine ever did.
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