Every founder hits a moment where they can't hold it all in their head anymore.

More people, more products, outside capital, rising risk, and suddenly the question isn't whether you need help at board level, it's when and who.

VirtualNonExecs.com and NatWest Accelerator are hosting an exclusive breakfast event for founders at seed to early scale-up stage who are starting to think seriously about governance, funding and building a leadership team around them.

Chaired by Chris Beevers from VirtualNonExecs, the session will cut through the noise around NEDs, fractional leaders and board appointments, what they actually do in a young business, how they differ from investors and mentors, and how the right appointment at the right time can help you scale, raise and prepare for exit without losing control of the vision.

You'll hear from founders who've recently made their first NED appointment and experienced NEDs who've been "the first" on several growth-stage boards.

You'll also get the chance to design your own First NED brief in a hands-on working session, mapping your gaps, defining what good looks like, and leaving with a practical next step.

Spaces are limited so register your interest!