The Future of Startups: Raja Skogland on Board Competence and Founder Support w/ Raja Skogland

Welcome to Part Two of our conversation with Raja Skogland. Watch Part One here: https://youtu.be/e7HOPsd4YhE Greg McCallum and Raja Skogland discuss the importance of governance programs for board members, the transition from founder to CEO, and the need for skill development among founders. They explore the role of advisors and mentors in guiding entrepreneurs, the dynamics of board governance, and the complexities of board member compensation. Additionally, they touch on the impact of tax policies on entrepreneurs and the challenges faced by founders in navigating these issues. In this conversation, Raja Skogland and Greg McCallum explore the intricacies of navigating global markets, the journey into angel investing, and the importance of learning through investment experiences. They challenge the conventional fundraising narrative, advocating for bootstrapping and building sustainable businesses without relying on external investors. The discussion emphasizes the value of founder-led sales and the need for entrepreneurs to focus on generating revenue and building strong client relationships before seeking investment. Chapters 00:00 Building Governance Programs for Board Members 05:57 Investing in Founders' Skillsets 11:53 Navigating Board Dynamics and Governance 17:52 The Impact of Tax Policies on Entrepreneurs 29:04 Navigating Global Markets and Business Opportunities 36:03 Learning Through Investment: The Value of Experience 45:06 Rethinking Fundraising: A Call for Bootstrapping 58:06 The Future of Startups: Building Without Investors ----------------------------------------- Follow Raja on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajaskogland/ Checkout The Visionary Board here: https://www.thevisionaryboard.com/ Want a 1-hour free advisory session with me, Greg McCallum? 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/meetings/gmccallum?uuid=c7ed45d8-c8fe-4b6a-9eda-d062fd02c9ad