The Role of Advisory Boards and Boards of Directors - Entrepreneurship 101 2009/10

What's the difference between the role of advisors and a board of directors for a start-up? At what point in your development should you build each group? This panel discusses: The benefits of advisors Tips for creating an Advisory Board or Board of Directors: choosing the right people, defining objectives and expectations, and compensation issues (i.e. What's in it for them?) Common pitfalls to avoid Find out how having the right advisors and board members can help you build your business. Moderator: Ron Close; Panel: David Pasieka, Kerri Golden and Bill Wignall MaRS - Building Canada's next generation of global technology companies. www.marsdd.com