​The Why, When, and How to Build Your Ideal Advisory & Governing Boards to help you fundraise and scale. ​

​💡 Boards should not be scary!

​They can be your rocket fuel and help you access capital! Join us for an insightful and engaging discussion as The Fourth Effect team demystifies the world of advisory and governing boards for startup founders. Together, we’ll dive into the nuts and bolts of building “fit-for-purpose” boards that serve as your ultimate "cheat sheet" to success.

​🎓 What You’ll Learn:

• ​Advisory Boards vs. Governing Boards: Understand the key differences, roles, and the right time to build them.

• ​Investor Appeal: Discover how a strong advisory board can enhance your fundability and support your growth.

• ​Board Strategy: Gain tips for navigating board dynamics and establishing governance early.

• ​Finding the Right People: Learn how to source the best board members and avoid common pitfalls.

• ​Diversity Matters: Explore how diverse boards improve decision-making, reduce risks, and drive better outcomes.

​We’ll share real-world lessons on building impactful boards, overcoming challenges, and leveraging them to maintain control while scaling your company.

​Speakers:

• ​Breen Sullivan, founder of The Fourth Effect

• ​TBD

​Whether you’re at the pre-seed stage or gearing up for Series A, this discussion is packed with actionable insights to help you structure boards that add real value and earn investor confidence.

​Boards can be an access path to capital! Get your burning questions answered in the live Q&A. Let’s unlock your startup’s full potential through strategic board-building!

​About The Fourth Effect:

​​​We help startups scale faster and fundraise smarter by helping you build, and leverage high-impact advisory and governing boards and connect you with top-tier, game-changing advisors, board directors, and investors.

• ​​​📚 Build Strong Boards – Access educational programming, templates, and guides to create effective advisory and governing boards.

• ​​​🎯 Match with Industry Experts – Connect with 2,900+ senior executives (C-Suite, GCs, VPs) ready to support your growth.

• ​​​💰 Unlock Funding Opportunities – Get direct access to 150+ Angels and VCs.

• ​​​🤝 Leverage a Powerful Peer Network – Join a community of 800+ startups to share insights, strategies, and connections.

​​​Build smarter, scale faster, and fundraise better with the right board and investors by your side.

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