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Glenn Kelman

06/16/17

@ Y Combinator

Using documents instead of slides for board meetings encourages deeper thinking and allows for a more thorough exploration of issues.

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Building Your Board | Glenn Kelman

@ Y Combinator

06/16/17

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Glenn Kelman

06/16/17

@ Y Combinator

After board meetings, sharing documents with the entire company promotes transparency and can surface differing perspectives on company issues.

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Glenn Kelman

06/16/17

@ Y Combinator

Board meetings should be held in-person and include printed documents to foster participation and transparency; avoid using PowerPoint as it can diminish engagement.

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Glenn Kelman

06/16/17

@ Y Combinator

In board meetings, always hold them in-person and include printed documents to enhance participation and transparency.

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Werner Vogels

11/12/18

@ Y Combinator

In meetings, we avoid using slides and instead read a six-page narrative document in silence for the first 30 minutes to ensure everyone is on the same page.

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Glenn Kelman

06/16/17

@ Y Combinator

It's essential to communicate clearly with your board about what you want to achieve in meetings, as this helps guide the discussion effectively.

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Lenny's Podcast Cast

05/02/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

Empower teams to build roadmaps using the strategy document as a key reference, which encourages participation and dialogue during team road shows.

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Sam Altman

09/25/24

@ David Perell

Writing helps me clarify my thinking and communicate plans effectively to my team, often more powerfully than discussing them in meetings.

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Kathryn Minshew

05/07/16

@ Y Combinator

At The Muse, we emphasize transparency by sharing board decks and detailed budgets with the entire company after meetings.

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Eric Simons

03/13/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

When documents become too complex, people tend to gloss over them, so it's better to keep them simple to ensure everyone is on the same page.