So you want to join a Swiss Board? Come and learn from StartUp Board Academy
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This is an in person free session at Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area, Hegenheimermattweg 167A, 4123, Allschwill.
With Switzerland's buzzing start up scene there are many opportunities to become board members.
But how do you do it and what should you be aware of?
Come and join this free interactive session with Virginie Verdon from https://startupboardacademy.org
Learn the highs and lows, and some of the potholes and pitfalls.
If you are interested in learning more about gaining a Board Academy Certificate, there is a program running in Basel In April.
See details here.
Being a board member in a startup is not a prestige title.
It is a high-pressure responsibility.
Unlike large corporations where systems, processes, and governance structures are already established, startups and SMEs are still building theirs — while the board is already expected to supervise, challenge, decide, and protect.
Less structure.
Fewer resources.
Faster decisions.
Higher personal liability.
This is precisely where governance matters most.
During this free in-person information session on March 3rd, we will explore:
• Why the board role in startups is fundamentally more complex than in established corporations
• What the real role of the board is — beyond advice, networking, or symbolic oversight
• What defines a high-performing board in a high-growth, resource-constrained environment
• Duties, liabilities, and common blind spots under Swiss law
• How governance, when done right, becomes a growth accelerator rather than a constraint
This session is designed for founders, board members, investors, and aspiring chairs who want clarity about what this mandate truly requires.
Good governance does not slow a startup down.
It prevents it from derailing.