9 guides

Advisers, Boards and Governance

Good advisers and a well-run board make every decision easier. These guides cover advisory boards, choosing professional advisers, directors' duties, forming and running a board, chairs and non-executives, investor reporting, shareholders and ESG.

Included with every Future Founders and Founders Ticket, along with the whole library (117 guides, worth £2,925, 12 months' access).

Building an Advisory Board

The right advisers open doors; the wrong ones just dilute you.

£25

Hiring Professional Advisers

Choosing the wrong lawyer or accountant can cost time and money during a raise.

£25

Directors Duties

Every director has legal duties under the Companies Act 2006, including founders.

£25

Forming Your First Board

A badly designed board can slow every decision.

£25

Board Meetings That Work

Board meetings should produce decisions, not presentations.

£25

Chairs and NEDs

An experienced chair or NED can add a great deal, if you choose well.

£25

Reporting to Investors

Informed investors are more supportive, including when things go wrong.

£25

Shareholder Management

Resolutions, consents and pre-emption rights must be handled correctly or decisions can be challenged.

£25

Responsible Growth

Investors increasingly ask about ESG, even at seed.

£25