WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTOS IN SWISS START-UP AND SCALE-UP?
Do you want to get a first understanding why the board is so crucial for an early stage company?
We will talk in this short session about the requirements, duties and liabilities of a Swiss board member, but as well about our findings on the functioning of the boards of directors of startups, scaleups and SMEs Switzerland.
Next informative session on November 17th, 8-9am
STARTUP BOARD ACADEMY
The programs are led by senior board members with extensive practical boardroom experience in a wide variety of startup and SME companies. Participants gain valuable insights from our seasoned trainers, who share their experiences in open conversations and interactive sessions. Through the group discussions, you will get an in depth understanding of what are the real challenges of boardrooms and how you can make the best contribution.
Read about the full program here.
Startup Board Academy
After years of working with the boards of start-ups and SME, our teams have seen how much the board of directors can impact the health of a company. The board will be definitively a key player in the success or the failure of a small company. We have also found that being a board member of a small structure can be more difficult than in a large company. It requires time and a broad governance expertise in many different aspects of a company going from finances, legal and crisis management. The resources are limited and time to make decisions as well. Sitting on a board of a startup or fast-moving SME is like running a Formula 1. Any decision will have a very direct impact on the company. Startup or SME will naturally experiment several crisis in a very short time. In 2015, together with EPFL Innovation Park, we decided to build a tailor-made program for SME and Startup boards.
