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The functions of an early-stage board are pretty obvious and well understood: Providing introductions to customers, biz dev partners, recruits, the press, other investors, etc. Over time you start to figure out who you customers are and how to sell to them or how to get them to adopt your products if you’re a consumer-oriented startup.

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APRIL 6, 2015

John Greathouse: You pulled out your old college skateboard in the early 1970’s when your son wanted one. Greathouse: What was the turning point, from making a wheels by hand in your kitchen to creating a business? After speaking with Mr. Powell, it was clear he fit the bill. Powell: To experiment, I needed about 10 molds.

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MARCH 30, 2015

For many years after Microsoft became highly successful, its executives (yes, including Mr. Gates) flew coach. If there happens to be a gas station along the way where you can fill up for a reasonable price, great. Sound counterintuitive? Bill Gates, Founder Microsoft [Tweet this quote]. However, do not count on it.

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