Board how-to hub
How to remove a board member (step-by-step guide)
When you're removing a board member, process is key. While you want to resolve the issue quickly, rushing the process can create more problems than it solves.
How to activate your board network
It’s not what you know, but who you know. Our new feature helps you turn who you know (and who they know) into meaningful opportunities for your business.
How to close the loop after board meetings
We like to think of board meetings as the beginning (and end) points of a continuous loop—if you want to progress, you have to close the loop each quarter.
The cost of board meeting crunch
Board meeting crunch is notoriously stressful. Every quarter, work piles up, stress spikes, and teams burn countless hours scrambling to prep for board meetings.
What the best board meetings look like (with examples)
Early-stage founders tend to avoid board meetings altogether. The truth is, this only happens when board meetings are done wrong. What happens when they are done right?
It’s time to rethink board meeting decks
Why do board meetings rely on slides? And why does board communication only take place during meetings? Rethinking your board comms can unlock a ton of value.
Startup boards: 4 mistakes and how to avoid them
Avoiding these key mistakes can help you manage your board more effectively. And better board management means faster growth and more success for your startup.
How board success drives company success
For founders and management teams, board success isn't about the board managing you, it's about finding ways to make your board a useful and valuable resource.
What we learned running our own boards
Working with our board has been an ongoing process of trial and error. We want to share some of the mistakes we’ve made and lessons we’ve learned along the way.
Free templates
Board meeting
Meeting prep just got a whole lot easier. You can thank us later.
Nonprofit meeting
A handy meeting agenda template made specifically for nonprofits.
Board update
Not sure what to include in your board update? We've got you covered.
Meeting minutes
Generating and approving meeting minutes has never been simpler.
Case studies
Hear leaders from companies and nonprofits share how they manage board communications and operations.
Watch on YouTube
Building board best practices as a first-time founder
When Oana Manolache, founder and CEO of Sequel.io, first started working with a board, she did what most first-time founders do: followed what the blogs said.
Fintech founder Rob Kaczmarek on building a board at Inbanx
According to Rob Kaczmarek, CEO and founder of Inbanx, there's no right time or right way to build a board. But it is important to find the right people.
Mastering the art of board and investor communications
Seeing how Trevor Gary, founder and CEO of Micruity engages with his board and investor is like taking a masterclass in board and investor communications.
Founder, CEO, and investor Phil Libin on changing your mindset
Changing your mindset can go a long way in actually improving how you work with your board. Just ask Phil Libin—investor, board member, founder, and CEO.
CEO Coach Glenn Gow on building better board relationships
Drawing on his experience as a CEO coach, board member, and former founder, Glenn shares his advice for how founders & CEOs can get more from their boards.
Nonprofit founder Jennifer Sills on cultivating better board engagement
When Jennifer Sills founded the CSNK2A1 Foundation, she built a board designed to maximize the organization’s chances of success and hit the ground running.
Kapwing founder Julia Enthoven on learning to trust your gut
According to Julia Enthoven, co-founder and CEO of Kapwing, working with your board and investors is all about learning to trust your gut.
Managing a rare disease nonprofit board with Geraldine Bliss
Learn how CureSHANK’s unique approach to building a board has helped them work quickly and efficiently to bring new treatments to those who need it.
Compare Surfboard
Choosing a board management platform can be overwhelming; it does not have to be. See Surfboard side by side with alternatives so you can pick the best fit for your team.
Surfboard vs. Boardvantage
Surfboard and Boardvantage each have pros and cons, but finding the right board management platform is key to unlocking value from your board and investors.
Surfboard vs. Diligent Boards
Surfboard and Diligent Boards both offer great board management tools, but determining which platform offers the right tools for you for you is key to success.
