independent director

also referred to as: independent directors

1 statements across 1 episodes · 0 bullish · 1 bearish · 1 people on the record · first statement May 22, 2026 by Eric Ries · across every show →

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May 22, 2026 negative
Opinion
Ries: A 2-2-1 startup board structure effectively gives investors control
“So if you have a board, like classic Silicon Valley board would be two VCs, two founders, and an independent. That's supposed to be fair because it's two and two balance. That is basically just investors control your company.”
Eric Ries May 22, 2026 ▶ 33:37 How The Best Companies Defend Against Mediocrity And Rot · Y Combinator
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