Need Help Scaling? Get A Growth Board Today!
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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!
You don’t need to recruit them, you don’t need to interview them, you don’t need to train them. They show up ready to go and eager to succeed. They bring knowledge, expertise and contacts.
That’s ‘Board-As-A-Service’ and you can get it for just US$5k per month.
Book A 30min Assessment Call. Companies doing $1M+ only, or well funded. Limited capacity.
You're not short on ambition, but you're probably short on time.
Traditional board recruitment takes months. Headhunters charge 30-40% of annual fees. You're expected to hand over equity. And once they're in, you're stuck with them, whether they're the right fit or not.
Meanwhile, your business is moving fast. The skills you need today might be different from what you need in six months. But boards don't work like that. They're static. Slow. Expensive to change.
Until now.
Traditional Board Recruitment vs. Board-As-A-Service
| What You're Comparing | Traditional Recruitment | Board-As-A-Service |
|---|---|---|
| Time to Assemble | 4-8 months (per member) | Days (full board of 5) |
| Cost | Recruitment fees (30-40%) + equity + annual fees | $5k for first 90 days - 100% satisfaction guaranteed. $5k p/m after. Cancel with 30 days notice. |
| Flexibility | Static. Changing a member takes months and creates friction | Swap any member with 30 days notice (after initial 90 days) |
| Who Runs the Meetings? | You do (or you hope someone steps up) | Experienced Veblen Chair included |
| Equity Dilution | Expected | Zero |
| Risk | High. You're locked in with whoever you pick | None, first 90 days refund guaranteed if not satisfied. After that can cancel with 30 days notice, no penalty. |
The reality? You need a board that moves at the speed your business does.
What You Get
5 Experienced Board Members, Hand-Selected for Your Business
Every Board-As-A-Service includes five board members chosen based on where your business is right now and where it's going.
Not generic. Not off-the-shelf. Selected for you.
They are all Veblen trained.
An Experienced Veblen Chair
This person runs your board meetings, but you control the agenda. What is your biggest priority?
You and your exec team decide what needs to be discussed. Your Chair structures it, manages the meeting dynamics, and makes sure you're getting value from every meeting.
You focus on running the business. They focus on running the board.
Every Chair has led multiple boards and knows how to make meetings productive, not performative.
Four Board Members Who Match Your Current Priorities
The other four board members are selected based on what you actually need right now.
Maybe you need someone who's scaled a business through your stage before. Maybe you need governance expertise because you're raising capital. Maybe you need sector-specific knowledge. Maybe you need someone who understands international expansion.
We pick Veblen Members that have performed on other boards and we know can bring value.
Each board will normally have 1 or 2 'wildcards' that we believe can offer something more than you're expecting
Your board is built for where you are today, but you can change it as you grow.
What "Board-As-A-Service" Actually Includes
This is what you're getting:
Monthly Board Meetings
One formal board meeting per month. Typically 1-3 hours, depending on what's on the agenda.
Your Chair runs it. You and your exec team set the priorities. Your board members show up prepared.
Up to 3 Hours Per Member, Per Month
That's face time. Video calls. Strategy sessions. Second opinions. Whatever you need.
The monthly meeting is included in that time. But if you need more access to a specific board member between meetings, that's between you and the board member.
You're paying for actual availability. (if you want to utilise them beyond the 3 hours, that is between you and them to come to an arrangement on their day rates)
The Ability to Swap Any Member
If your needs change, your board changes.
Give us 30 days' notice and we'll find a suitable replacement. The other board members are charged with bringing them up to speed quickly.
No drama. No awkward conversations. No waiting months to fix a mismatch. Our members understand the game of business, they know things change and they have other options waiting for them so it's not a problem.
Examples of when you might swap:
- You've finished R&D and need to focus on distribution. Swap for someone who's built sales channels before.
- You're raising capital and need someone who speaks fluent investor. Swap for a former fund partner or CFO.
- Your sector expert isn't adding the value you expected. Replace them with someone who will.
You get the agility of a consulting team with the commitment of a board.
Why the Swap Feature Matters
Most boards are static. You recruit for where you are, not where you're going.
Six months later, your priorities shift. You're expanding into new markets. You're dealing with regulatory complexity you didn't anticipate. You're navigating a product pivot.
But your board? Still the same people.
Board-As-A-Service is different. If your business pivots, your board pivots.
These are professionals, they understand that businesses evolve. They expect this model. It's how high-performance teams actually work.
You don't get stuck. Ever.
Pricing: Transparent. Simple. No Equity. No Risk.
Here's what it costs:
for the first 90 days.
During the trial, you get everything: monthly meetings, access to all 5 board members (no swaps in first 90 days).
If you're not 100% satisfied, we will refund the money after 90 days and end the agreement. Zero risk!
per month after that.
Flat fee. No recruitment costs. No equity. No hidden fees.
30 Days' Notice to Cancel
After the trial, it's a rolling 12 month agreement. If you decide it's not working, give us 30 days' notice. No break fees. No penalties.
What you're actually getting:
- 5 experienced board members, hand-selected for your business.
- A Veblen Chair who runs your monthly meetings.
- Up to 3 hours per member, per month (meetings included).
- The ability to swap any member with 30 days' notice.
- No equity dilution.
Compare that to recruiting one board member. Headhunters charge 30-40% of annual fees. You're looking at $15K-$25K just to find one person. And you still have to pay them. And you might still get it wrong.
We give you five. For less than the cost of recruiting one.
How It Works: 3 Steps
Company Assessment Call (30 minutes)
This isn't a sales call. It's a two-way conversation.
We want to understand where your business is, where it's going, and what you actually need from a board right now. You want to know if this model makes sense for you.
We're interviewing each other. If it's not a good match, we'll tell you. If it's not, we'll also be clear why.
Meet Your 5 Board Members (Typically within a week)
We propose your board based on what we learned in the assessment call. You review their experience. You meet them (virtually or in person).
If someone's not right, we adjust before you start.
Timeline is typically within a week, sometimes faster. Occasionally longer if key people are travelling, but we move quickly.
First Board Meeting (Month One)
Your Chair works with you and your exec team to set the agenda. Then they run the meeting.
Your board members show up prepared. You walk out with clarity, not confusion.
After that, it's monthly meetings, ongoing access, and the ability to swap board members as your business evolves.
Who This Is For (And Who It's Not)
This works if:
- You're doing at least $1M in revenue and scaling.
- You know you need a board but don't have time for six months of recruitment.
- You need experienced board members who've done this before, not people using your board as their training ground.
- You value flexibility. Your business changes fast and your board should too.
- You want a Chair who'll actually run the meetings so you don't have to.
This doesn't work if:
- You want a trophy board of big names who show up twice a year and add no value.
- You're looking for investors. (This isn't a capital product. It's a board product - although most of our members are very well connected.)
- You don't actually want a board. You want validation. (We're not here to nod along. We're here to add value.)
- You're pre-revenue or still figuring out product-market fit. (Come back when you're scaling.)
The Real Question: Can You Afford to Wait Six More Months?
You know you need to grow. You've known it for a while.
But recruitment takes forever. Equity is expensive. And the fear of getting stuck with the wrong people keeps you from starting.
Meanwhile, decisions are getting harder. Growth is getting messier. You're running out of people to pressure-test your thinking with.
Board-As-A-Service solves this.
Five experienced board members, hand-selected for your business. Including a Chair who'll actually run the meetings. Starting next week. Completely risk free.
No equity. No recruitment fees. No risk of being stuck with the wrong people.
The only question is whether you want to keep waiting.
Ready to grow?
We work with a limited number of businesses at a time. If you're doing $1M+ in revenue, scaling, and need strategic clarity from people who've done it before, book a free 30 minute business analysis call.
Book A Call →What happens next:
Book a 30 minute company assessment call with one of our team. We have some questions for you and will answer any of yours.
If it's a fit, we'll propose your 5 board members within a week. If it's not, we'll tell you honestly.
No sales pitch. No pressure. Just a conversation about whether this makes sense for where you are right now.
Why Founders Love It
It's honestly an honour to be part of the programme, and we're already seeing the impact in how we approach governance, strategy, and financial structuring.
Frequently Asked Questions
As soon as you submit your request, our team will identify potential board members based on your criteria and present your board to you within 7-14 days.
The initial board that you get for the first 90 days will be chosen by Veblen based on your criteria and our knowledge of the candidates. After the 90 day trial period you are free to swap out board as and when you like.
You can replace any board member at any time. If a member isn’t the right fit or you need different expertise as your business evolves, simply let us know and we’ll find a replacement with the skills you need.
No. Board members are compensated through the Board-As-A-Service fee. There’s no equity requirement.
There is a one time conversion fee to Veblen of $10,000. Any subsequent remuneration is then handled directly between you and the director.
Your board meets once a month for 2 hours. Each session follows a structured format:
∙ 30 minutes: Pre-board call (advisors only) to review goals, discuss concerns, and calibrate strategy
∙ 90 minutes: Full board meeting with you and your team
∙ 30 minutes: Post-meeting debrief (advisors only)
You can also have upto 1 hour one-on-one per month with each board member as needed.
∙ 90 days free trial, full refund if you choose not to proceed.
∙ Monthly board meetings and one-on-ones
∙ Request to swap out board members as needed
∙ Can cancel at anytime with 30 days notice.
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