· Mark Davis · governance
Why Board Meeting Preparation Checklist Isn't What You Think
A CEO-ready board meeting preparation checklist: D‑21 timeline, D‑7 packet, prewire D‑3, 90‑minute decision agenda, and action tracking.
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Practical guides on board governance, CEO–board collaboration, and meeting best practices for first-time startup CEOs.
· Mark Davis · governanceWhy Board Of Directors Agenda Example Isn't What You Think
Use this decision-first board of directors agenda example to run 60-minute meetings that produce commitments, not slides. Includes templates and pre-read rules.
· Mark Davis · governanceBetter Cap Table Management Companies Starts Here
Rank cap table management companies by board workflow fit, model year‑2 TCO, and plan a reversible migration to stop board‑week spreadsheet chaos.
· Mark Davis · governanceWhy Board Meeting Secretary Duties Isn't What You Think
Practical guide to board meeting secretary duties for CEOs: capture decisions, approve minutes, and close actions inside 48 hours.
· Mark Davis · governanceWhy How To Take Board Minutes Isn't What You Think
Practical, decision-first guide for CEOs on how to take board minutes fast, litigation-safe, and audit-ready (templates, workflow, and SOP).
· Mark Davis · governanceResolution Example Doesn't Work (Here's What Does)
Copyable resolution example, decision tree, and 15‑minute e‑sign workflow to speed approvals and avoid diligence redlines.