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The Veblen Director Programme

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“Board seats are exclusive. They only go to people who are well connected and already have board experience.”

Veblen Director Programme exists so that you can get your first board seat and build a great board portfolio, regardless of your education, geographic location, gender, race, age or whatever else you believe is holding you back.

If you are ambitious, have some management / leadership experience and are committed to the board journey, than we offer an extensive training programme, an amazing global community and the guarantee of your first board seat within 30 days of joining.

A board seat isn’t for everyone. For all the status, perks, earnings and additional impact you can make in the world, it also comes with a lot of responsibility and scrutiny.

However, if you would like to understand how we can guarantee you a seat in 30 days, and whether this journey is right for you, you are in the right place.

Veblen Director Programme Snapshot

Vision

To dismantle the traditional barriers of the boardroom and empower a new generation of leaders to earn their seat, creating a world where board-level influence is defined by value and impact, not exclusivity.

Mission

To equip high-impact leaders with the proprietary frameworks, strategic confidence, and elite peer network required to bypass traditional gatekeepers and deliver transformative value to the boards of the world’s most ambitious companies.

Unique Value Proposition

Our unique value lies in providing the "Veblen Framework"—a proprietary system that allows high-impact leaders to bypass traditional board recruitment and create their own seats through direct value creation. When you engage a Veblener, you aren’t just hiring an individual; you are accessing a global peer-intelligence network that provides the strategic leverage of a top-tier consultancy, specifically engineered for company boardrooms.

  • Training focused on real-world board access and strategic leverage

  • Proven frameworks to create and demonstrate board-level value

  • Ongoing development within a high-calibre, supportive peer network

  • Clear pathways to build lasting personal influence and wealth through board strategy

How to Work With Us

For Individuals:

How To Get A Board Seat

  • Find Out More

    Sign up for our 90 minute live Masterclass, hosted by Veblen Founder Callum Laing. Learn how to get a first board seat yourself and how a Veblen Membership can guarantee you one in 30 days. Register here.

  • Interview Process

    We interview everyone to see if you are a right fit for Veblen and if Veblen is the right fit for you. Book your interview here.

  • Veblen Membership

    A Veblen Membership connects you to a 300+ global community of Board Members and guarantees you a first board seat offer within 30 days of joining or your money back. Start here if you are thinking about joining.

For Companies:

Setting up Your Advisory Board

  • Find Out More

    Imagine having 5 fully trained, highly board experienced, executives from different industries and regions come together in your board meeting each month with one goal. Help You Grow! Learn more here.

  • Initiate a Conversation

    Book A 30min Assessment Call. Companies doing $1M+ only, or well funded. Limited capacity. Schedule your call here.

  • Start A Trial

    During the 90 day trial, you enjoy access to all 5 board members (up to 3h per member) including monthly meetings run by the board chair. If you're not 100% satisfied, we will refund the money after 90 days and end the agreement. Start here if you are thinking about setting up a growth board.

Veblen Founder

Who started Veblen and Why?

Callum Laing

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.