GET YOUR FIRST BOARD SEAT. GUARANTEED IN 30 DAYS.
OR YOU PAY NOTHING
We guarantee you an offer of your first board seat within 30 days of joining Veblen Directors. Or we will fully refund your money, no questions asked.
Veblen Director Programme
At Veblen, we help ambitious professionals land their first board seat in under 30 days, and we have a global network of leaders doing just that.
Are you a high-achieving professional ready to take your career to the next level? Whether you’re an executive seeking greater influence, an entrepreneur looking to expand your credibility, or a leader wanting to create a lasting impact, securing a board seat can be a game-changer.
At Veblen, we provide the proven strategies, systems, and global network to help ambitious individuals land board seats in under 30 days – regardless of background, industry, or connections. If you’re ready to step into the boardroom, we’ll show you how.
Get Your first board seat.
Guaranteed in 30 Days.
Or you pay nothing.
What’s Included in Your Membership
A structured, step-by-step curriculum on how to secure your first Board Seat.
Access to a growing expert library, with insights from experienced board members and industry leaders
Monthly Leadership Coaching – Live sessions with Dr Adam Harrison, focused on leadership development
5 Stages of Success with Coach Parin Mehta (Ex Google & AIR B&B) – Live Executive Coaching
Monthly Ask Me Anything (AMA) Sessions – Get direct insights from Callum Laing and experienced Vebleners
Monthly Learn to Earn – For those with two or more board seats looking to monetise their expertise
Advanced Mastermind with Callum – Master Deal Making Strategy and navigate the Capital Markets with the confidence and expertise of a seasoned board director.
One-on-One Interview & Onboarding – We ensure the programme is the right fit and set you up for success from day one
Dedicated Community Manager – Your go-to person for support throughout the programme
Accountability Groups – Stay focused on key objectives with structured peer support
Expert Coaches – Access our Coaches, offering regular coaching sessions exclusively for our community
Membership Directory – Connect with hundreds of active, globally connected professionals
24/7 Online Community & Forum – Ask questions, share experiences, and get real-time feedback
EZ Media Package – Launch your profile as a prospective board member and position yourself on a global stage – a 2 year media plan valued at USD5k, including 2 x published interviews, 3 x podcast features and 100 thought-leadership pieces.
Access to Internal BOD & BOA Opportunities – Get exclusive board openings before they are publicly listed
3 Years Free Membership to GILD – Callum Laing’s investment training programme—valued at $2,376
GetLaunched Program – Learn how to launch and grow your own high-impact networking event, complete with blueprint, templates, and tools valued at $3,550)
PodMe Up Access – Preferential pricing for a professional podcast booking service that guarantees 10+ high-quality podcast appearances in 6 months. Build authority, expand reach, and accelerate your business growth.
Business Speed Networking – Fast-paced, high-impact and one of the best ways to expand your Veblen network quickly and learn ow to really refine your pitch.
Own The Content – All materials are emailed to you so you always have access when you need them
Fixed Membership Pricing – Your renewal price stays the same for as long as you remain in the programme
A Copy of Callum’s New Book – A valuable read to kickstart your journey
What Makes Veblen Different?
- Guaranteed Board Seat - We are so confident in our process that we guarantee you an offer of your first board seat within 30 days of joining Veblen Directors. Or we will fully refund your money, no questions asked.
- Proven Track Record - Our members have successfully secured board seats worldwide, from startups to large corporations
- A Thriving Network - More than just a course, Veblen is an active global community of high-achievers.
The Veblen Global Community
Your path to the boardroom
starts here
However, we are selective about who can join
The Veblen Director Programme is designed for high achievers who are ready to make an impact at the board level. You might be:
seasoned executive
If you’re a high-level executive looking to expand your influence beyond your current role, the Veblen Director Programme is your next step.
SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEUR
You’ve built and scaled businesses – now it’s time to contribute your insights at the top. Join a network of elite professionals and leverage your entrepreneurial experience to drive impact in major organizations.
SENIOR PROFESSIONAL
You’ve reached a career ceiling and are ready for your next challenge. The Veblen Director Programme gives you the tools, connections, and strategies to transition into board leadership and make a lasting impact.
SUBJECT-MATTER EXPERT
Your deep knowledge and industry insights are invaluable at the board level. Share your expertise where it truly matters—guiding top-tier companies and influencing critical decisions.
We look for a certain mindset - driven, coachable, and committed to growth. Securing a board seat isn’t just about experience; it’s about strategy, positioning, and the right support.
That’s why we start with a one-on-one interview. This ensures the programme is the right fit—for you and for us. If accepted, you’ll be assigned a dedicated Community Manager as your first point of contact and join a small onboarding group to set you up for success from day one.
From there, you’ll tap into a global network of board-level leaders, expert mentorship, and proven strategies to help you secure and monetize your board positions.
In fact, we guarantee you an offer of your first board seat within 30 days of joining Veblen Directors.
Or we will fully refund your money, no questions asked.
If you’re ready to step up, lead, and make an impact at the highest level, Veblen is for you.
Still here? What’s next:
1. Watch the below webinar. All of it. To the end.
2 - Fill in the form to set up a chat with one of our team
What some of our Board Members
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Veblen Founder
Who started Veblen and Why?
CALLUM LAING
Founder Veblen Directors Program
Callum Laing is the Founder of the Veblen Director Programme and a Partner at Unity Group. With over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience, Callum has founded and grown companies across various countries and industries, focusing on helping small businesses access capital markets for the past decade. Since joining Unity Group, he has completed over 100 M&A transactions, with most reaching public markets.
Callum is also the author of four business books, including the bestsellers ‘Progressive Partnerships – The Future of Business,’ ‘Agglomerate – From Idea to IPO in 12 months,’ and ‘Entrepreneurial Investing.’ His latest book, ‘Boardroom Blueprint,’ offers valuable insights into securing board positions.
Based in Singapore, Callum is regularly featured in media and as a public speaker at global events. He has held positions as High Commissioner to Singapore for the World Business Angel Forum and Ambassador to DealGateway.com. Callum resides in Singapore with his wife and two daughters.
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Frequently asked questions
Learn More About What It Means To Be Part Of The Veblen Community
If any of the following describe you, then the Veblen Program is likely a good fit:
- People who are ambitious and have a burning desire inside to get ahead and make a difference
- People who have a vision and can see themselves sitting in a Boardroom.
- People who want accountability to hit their goals (and the support to get them there).
- People who know they can personally grow, and who are willing to work to make that happen.
- People who want to avoid the painful “learning curves” and avoid mistakes as they grow.
- People who are already successful, and want to double their income & their time off.
- People with prior leadership experience, maybe a team leader in a company or a leading role in a sports team or helping out at a non-profit
The Veblen Director Program includes a customized onboarding and kickstart, so you can get started right away.
Firstly, we don’t let anyone onto the program unless we believe they have what it takes to get a board seat.
We guarantee you an offer of your first board seat within 30 days of joining Veblen Directors. Or we will fully refund your money, no questions asked.
We offer weekly coaching sessions and monthly AMA’s.
If you are offered a place on the program, you will need to see the most recent webinar to find out what the current price is. The opportunities you will receive and the value of the program is in large part determined by the number of Vebleners in the program. We currently put the price up every 50 new members.
We guarantee you an offer of your first board seat within 30 days of joining Veblen Directors. Or we will fully refund your money, no questions asked.
You will get access to all the proprietary content plus access to the entire global network of Veblen Directors. Because of this, and to prevent inappropriate access, there is no refund policy beyond the first 30 days. Please consider carefully before proceeding.
Show up, contribute, gain massive momentum, and do the work to create lasting success for yourself.
You should have a board seat and made loads of great new contacts. If you would like to stay in the program so you can get access to new content, new contacts and new opportunities, you have an opportunity to pay a monthly fee to stay in the community on a rolling basis.
Watch the latest webinar to find out about current pricing and initial membership terms.
None. We focus on how you can add value to the board, not what your academic record states. Soft qualities such as drive, willingness to learn, humility and genuine desire to help the companies you work with are much more important.
What to Expect
At Veblen, we recognize the challenges small businesses face in pursuing exponential growth and innovation. Our solution revolves around connecting you with a group of accomplished entrepreneurs and individuals within our network. These individuals undergo training and receive ongoing support from us, making them an invaluable resource for your business.
Expect your Advisors to engage in a monthly call, with the potential for additional interactions based on
mutual agreement
Foster an environment of honesty during discussions. The Advisory Board can provide valuable assistance only when presented with a complete and truthful overview, even if it contrasts with more optimistic portrayals to clients and staff.
Acknowledge that not all advice provided will be applicable to your business. While the Advisory Board strives to assist, it is ultimately your responsibility to evaluate & implement advice that align with your business goals.
It is OK to say, ‘I have thought about that, and I don’t think it’s right for the business at this time, I might look at it again in the future"
Understand that the Advisory Board is not a substitute for your team. Taking action on their
advice is your responsibility, and their role is to guide rather than execute tasks on your behalf.
All Veblen candidates have gone through a training program and received expert tuition on different Board related topics from the following and many others:
The syllabus is extensive and is designed to give Veblen members a broad knowledge as quickly as possible.
Financial Literacy
Raising Capital. What you need to know.
The Investor Escalator
How to Due Diligence a Board
What is Investor Relations and how to do it well
Handling Bad news
Understanding Capital Allocation
Dealing with Conflict
Using Diversity Correctly
Effective written & spoken presentation skills
Building out the right network
First 100 days on the Board
Using M&A in your journey
Leadership & High Performance Mindset
Board Subcommittees and how they work
Board Culture
Your Values & Theirs
Ethics. Upholding & dealing with breeches.
Understanding Governance
Board Best practice – pros & cons
And much more including live case studies of companies in the media and how their boards are handling situations.
Veblen Director Program is designed to get you that elusive first PLC Director position and to provide you with an enviable global network of other Directors that you can call on at will for the rest of your career.