· Mark Davis
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Board of Directors Meeting Playbook: Efficient Decision Making
Run a decision-first board of directors meeting: 60 minutes, 5-day pre-read, consent agenda, RAPID owners, and clear action tracking.
The Blog
Practical guides on board governance, CEO–board collaboration, and meeting best practices for startup CEOs.
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· Mark Davis · governanceThe Secure Board Software Framework CEOs Don't Share
How CEOs stop PDF leaks and deploy secure board software in two weeks — MFA, ephemeral links, watermarks, and audit trails.
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· Mark Davis · governanceHow to Purchase D&O Insurance: A 10-Day Startup Guide
A board‑ready 10‑day playbook for CEOs to purchase D&O insurance—align the board, fix indemnification, run a broker RFP, and negotiate terms that matter.
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· Mark Davis · governanceHow to Prepare Minutes: A Professional's Complete Guide
Fast, investor-proof system for how to prepare minutes in 24 hours — templates, legal checklist, and SLAs CEOs can implement today.
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· Mark Davis · governanceHow to Draft a Resolution: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to draft a resolution that closes deals in 48 hours with a one‑page standard, routing matrix, written consents, and e‑sign playbook.
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· Mark Davis · governanceHow to Write a Resolution: A Startup Leader's Guide
Practical CEO guide on how to write a resolution that passes diligence—templates, a 48‑hour sprint, and checklists to avoid deal-stopping errors.