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Bad Board Member

Thursday, November 3rd, 2011 – running time 06:51

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Successful entrepreneur and CEO, Jay Adelson, demystifies the start-up process by providing advice, tips, and answering questions. Today Jay discusses what the implications are of having a bad board member or investor, and what you can and can't do about it.

Successful entrepreneur and CEO, Jay Adelson, demystifies the start-up process by providing advice, tips, and answering questions. Today Jay discusses what the implications are of having a bad board member or investor, and what you can and can't do about it.


Jay's Chalkboard Notes - Bad Board Member:

- They control the situation

- Bring in new board members

- Raise more capital to flesh out the board

- You don't have to take their advice - but it could cost you your job

Today's Homework Assignment


How to Deal with a Bad Board Member

- Conduct thorough interviews

- Be direct about past experience

- Find experienced board members

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Ask Jay
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Entrepreneur, CEO, and business owner Jay Adelson (Equinix, Digg, Revision3, SimpleGeo) demystifies the start-up process by providing tips and answering questions. Ask Jay how to turn business ideas into reality!
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How-To & DIY, News & Politics, Technology & Gadgets
Launch Date:
Aug 9, 2011
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