The Informal Board: Your Extra 10% Boost as a Founder
Why Every Founder Needs a Board (Yes, Even an Informal One)
As an experienced entrepreneur, I’ve always believed that having a board - any kind of board - helps you make smarter decisions, stay consistent, and keep raising the bar.
And guess what? I’ve never regretted it.
“But I’m the Owner and CEO—Do I Really Need One?”
When you’re both the owner and the CEO, a formal Supervisory Board might feel like overkill.
But what about an Informal Board? It's not about control—it's about support that actually moves the needle.
What My Informal Board Does for Me
Here’s what I’ve expected from mine:
- Help setting and reviewing personal (owner) and leadership (CEO) goals
- Honest feedback on key team members—and on myself as a CEO
- Second opinion on strategy, goals, budgets
- Accountability check-ins: why things are going great… or going sideways
The 10% That Changes Everything
It’s like the difference between training alone vs. training with a coach.
Most of us need that external push to squeeze out the last 10%. And often, that 10% is where real progress lives—whether you're lifting weights or building a business.
The best founders know it. And they use it.
Your Turn
Are you thinking about setting up an Informal Board?
Maybe you already have one?
Share your experience - I’d love to hear it.
