Right to Win EP.5: Better Boards with Chris Hendriksen and Aaron Perrine - EP.280

About this episode

The episode discusses how boards can become a competitive advantage for entrepreneurs and explores the dynamics of high-performing boards.

In this episode, Alex Bridgeman is joined by Aaron Perrine and Chris Hendriksen to explore how boards can become a true competitive advantage for entrepreneurs. The conversation dives into the evolving role of boards within the ETA ecosystem, highlighting the growing demand for strong governance as the space expands. Drawing from recent industry discussions and their own experience, Aaron and Chris break down what separates high-performing boards from dysfunctional ones. They also share practical frameworks for building, managing, and evolving boards to better support CEOs over time. They discuss: Why board quality and CEO relationships are declining and how to fix it What a high-performing board actually feels like in practice How to think about board composition, roles, and timing during formation The importance of trust, chemistry, and engagement between CEOs and directors Why board evolution, feedback, and executive sessions are critical for long-term success Links: Boardroom Toolkit Pacific Lake Partners Trilogy Search Partners Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:11) - Conference feedback and the state of Boards (00:07:19) - What are your goals for the next year regarding…

People in this episode

Host: Alex Bridgeman

Guests: Aaron Perrine, Chris Hendriksen

Topics covered

• boards
• entrepreneurship
• governance
• high-performing teams
• CEO relationships
• board composition

Keywords

• board governance
• entrepreneurial boards
• CEO relationships
• board evolution
• high-performing boards
• trust and engagement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Boardroom Toolkit, Pacific Lake Partners, Trilogy Search Partners

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