The Founder’s Personal Board
You don’t need to know everything. You need access to people who do.
Five people around you. Not a formal board. Just the right conversations before the expensive decisions.
The £50k / six-month rule.
Before making a decision that could cost £50,000 or six months, speak to three people who have already made a similar decision.
Experience compresses learning.
One conversation can prevent months of expensive mistakes.
Five people.
01
The Operator
Someone who has scaled something similar.
02
The Numbers Person
Someone who understands cash, margin, finance and funding.
03
The Commercial Brain
Someone strong in customers, sales, positioning and deals.
04
The People Person
Someone experienced in hiring, leadership and culture.
05
The Connector
Someone who knows useful people and enjoys connecting them.
In time we may make introductions through Good Things. That isn’t open yet.
Don’t grow alone.
Write down a name against each role. Where you can’t, that’s the gap to fill first.