· Mark Davis
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Vc Cap Table: The Missing Piece
Practical playbook for CEOs: model SAFEs, seat math, and consent maps so your VC cap table drives governance — not surprises.
The Blog
Practical guides on board governance, CEO–board collaboration, and meeting best practices for startup CEOs.
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· Mark Davis · governanceHow to Do a Consent Agenda: Practical Guide for Startup Boards
Learn how to do consent agenda in startup boards to reclaim strategy time, reduce meeting drag, and keep clean, investor-ready records.
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· Mark Davis · governanceThe Real Cost of Poor Sample Nonprofit Board Meeting Agenda
Use this sample nonprofit board meeting agenda to cut board time in half: consent agenda, one-slide KPIs, and 60/90-minute templates for CEOs.
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· Mark Davis · governanceThe Why Do Companies Go Public Myth That's Costing You
Why do companies go public: a board-ready rubric, SaaS thresholds, and a 12-month launch plan to convert momentum into durable capital.
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· Mark Davis · governanceBoard Meeting Minutes Best Practices: The One-Page Format That Scales
Master meeting minutes: One-page format, 72-hour SLA, practical templates, RAPID/RACI frameworks, and action tracking for scaling startups.
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· Mark Davis · governanceD&O Insurance for Startups: Smart Governance Strategies
How startups can lower D&O insurance costs by tightening board ops, right-sizing limits, and shipping an underwriter-ready governance pack.