The Boardroom
Leadership memos for people who run companies.
Short, practical briefings on leading, raising, hiring and growing in California. Each one has a 60-second version and an action list.
MEMO 016 MIN READYour First 90 Days as CEOListen before you change anything.Read the memo →MEMO 027 MIN READRaising a Round: The Founder's ChecklistGet your numbers and data room ready before the first meeting.Read the memo →MEMO 036 MIN READBuilding a Board That Actually HelpsAdd an independent director early.Read the memo →MEMO 046 MIN READHiring Your First ExecutiveWrite a scorecard before you write a job post.Read the memo →MEMO 057 MIN READCalifornia Rules Every Founder Should KnowNon-competes for employees generally aren't enforceable here.Read the memo →MEMO 065 MIN READThe CEO's Weekly Operating RhythmStart the week with the numbers.Read the memo →