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    Building a Board of Advisors: Mentorship

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    By Martin Rowinski, Boardsi CEO

    A fledgling business can benefit greatly from having a board of advisors. The chance for mentorship is one of the main advantages of having a board of advisers. A startup’s board of advisers is made up of people who are experts in their industries and can provide insightful counsel and direction to help it develop and flourish.

    There are many different ways to be a mentor, including one-on-one chats, group discussions, and strategic planning sessions. A company might benefit from the views and counsel of a board of advisors on important topics like business strategy, finance, marketing, and technology. They can also help and show you how to deal with the problems that come up when starting and running a business.

    The ability of startups to gain knowledge from the experiences of others is one of the main benefits of having a board of advisors. By talking about both their successes and failures, board members can help companies avoid making the same mistakes twice. They can also give useful feedback and information about the startup’s activities, which can help make decisions and avoid problems in the future.

    In addition to the knowledge and advice that a board of advisers can give, mentoring can help companies build important connections and networks. Board members have the ability to connect the startup with influential people in their networks, opening doors for the business to grow its clientele and establish connections with other organizations and professionals in the sector.

    The improved level of confidence that comes with having skilled and experienced people on your board of advisors is another important advantage. Knowing that they have the backing of people who have gone through similar situations and have a thorough understanding of the sector can help startups feel more confident in their decisions. So, startups may be more sure of their decisions because they have a reliable network of advisors to back them up.

    Having a board of advisors can give companies a lot of benefits, such as mentorship, networking opportunities, a boost in confidence, and a lot of information and expertise. Whether a business is just starting out or has been around for a while, having a board of advisors can help it reach its goals and reach new heights of success.

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    Martin Rowinski, Boardsi CEO
    Martin Rowinski, Boardsi CEOhttp://martinrowinski.com
    Martin Rowinski is a global technology pioneer, executive recruitment expert, and international speaker with 25 years of c-level experience. He is the co-founder and CEO of Boardsi, a SAAS-based executive recruitment firm. Rowinski created and spearheaded their proprietary software that allows companies to effortlessly search for the most qualified Boards of Directors and Boards of Advisors from a pool of thousands of top executives across the U.S. and internationally. This software also allows executives to find board positions in highly sought-after companies in a simple, easy, and streamlined process. Boardsi specializes in helping companies build executive boards quicker, easier, and more efficiently in order to achieve exponential growth. Boardsi has also been an industry leader in curating a national private network for c-level executives. Rowinski is the author of the highly-acclaimed book, The Corporate Matchmaker, and has been featured on Forbes, Entrepreneur, FastCompany, NASDAQ, Bloomberg, CEO Today and The Marquis Who's Who (2022 - 2023).

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