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The Role of Advisory Boards and Boards of Directors – Entrepreneurship 101 2009/10

Length: 1 hours 12 mins | Uploaded 2 days ago | 29 consolidated views

What’s the difference between the role of advisors and a board of directors for a start-up? At what point in your development should you build each group? This panel
discusses:
* The benefits of advisors
* Tips for creating an Advisory
* Board or Board of Directors: choosing the right people, defining objectives and expectations, and compensation issues (i.e. What’s in it for them?)
* Common pitfalls to avoid

Find out how having the right advisors and board members can help you build your business.

Moderator: Ron Close; Panel: David Pasieka, Kerri Golden and Bill Wignall

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