If you thought the world of venture capital and early-stage investing was cut-throat, think again. It’s worse. Some liken it to navigating a shark-infested ocean, where a “vast network” is the lifeboat every VC clings to, touted as the ultimate ace up their sleeve. It’s the cheat code that turns a high-stakes game of Monopoly […]

When navigating the complexities of scaling a business, the insight of a Non-Executive Director (NED) can be transformative. Often perceived merely as overseers of corporate governance, NEDs’ roles, especially in the context of startups and scale-ups, are far more nuanced and integral to growth than traditional views might suggest. Beyond Governance: The Active Role of […]

Imagine a symphony orchestra without a conductor. The musicians are skilled, each playing their respective instruments with expertise, but there’s no one to lead them, no visible guiding hand to unify the diverse sounds into a harmonious melody. This is the curious case of the non-executive director, a role often misunderstood because of its title […]