​What does a successful exit actually look like and what should founders be doing now to get there?

​Join us for a high-impact morning designed for pre-seed to Series A founders who want to build smarter, scale faster, and unlock access to capital.

​We’ll kick things off with a candid fireside chat exploring what early-stage companies often overlook when it comes to exits. From setting expectations to shaping strategy, this conversation will unpack how founders can position their companies early for the outcomes they want later.

​From there, we’ll transition into a dynamic panel on one of the most underutilized growth levers for startups: your board.

​💡 Boards should not be scary. They should be your rocket fuel.

​This session will demystify advisory and governing boards and show how they can accelerate growth, strengthen your narrative, and open doors to capital. The discussion will focus on making boards not just functional, but truly strategic.

​🎓 What You’ll Learn:

• ​The difference between advisory and governing boards and when to build each

• ​How the right board can increase your fundability and investor confidence

• ​Practical strategies for structuring and managing boards early

• ​How to identify and recruit high-impact board members

• ​Why diversity on your board leads to stronger decisions and better outcomes

​We’ll share real-world lessons, common pitfalls, and actionable frameworks to help you build a board that actually works for you, not the other way around.

​Whether you're just getting started or preparing for your next round, this session will give you the clarity and tools to turn your board into a true strategic advantage.

​Agenda:
10:00 – Arrivals
10:15 – Programming starts

• ​Fireside chat: Planning for exits

• ​Panel: Building boards that unlock capital and scale

• ​Audience Q&A

​Come ready to learn, ask questions, and connect with other founders and operators building what’s next.

​A Special Thank You to our wonderful host:

​About The Fourth Effect:

​​​We help startups scale faster and fundraise smarter by helping you build, and leverage high-impact advisory and governing boards and connect you with top-tier, game-changing advisors, board directors, and investors.

• ​​​📚 Build Strong Boards – Access educational programming, templates, and guides to create effective advisory and governing boards.

• ​​​🎯 Match with Industry Experts – Connect with 2,900+ senior executives (C-Suite, GCs, VPs) ready to support your growth.

• ​​​💰 Unlock Funding Opportunities – Get direct access to 150+ Angels and VCs.

• ​​​🤝 Leverage a Powerful Peer Network – Join a community of 800+ startups to share insights, strategies, and connections.

​​​Build smarter, scale faster, and fundraise better with the right board and investors by your side.

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