Welcome to Dimension Six of the SAUS Leadership book, written by Adel Hameed and brought to life in this accessible audio edition.

In this chapter, we dive into the world of startup investors and board dynamics, how to support your CEO, align with board expectations, and maintain strategic focus under pressure. Whether you're heading into a funding round or navigating growth with external capital, this chapter is essential for executive-level leaders in startups.

This version is AI-narrated to support wider accessibility. For the full human-narrated edition by Jonathan Horne, we highly recommend listening here: ⁠⁠Amazon.comamazon.com/SKILL-YOU-SCALE-DIMENSIONS-SUCCESSFUL/dp/B0CX1LB668⁠⁠

In this chapter, you’ll learn how to:

• Align with investor and board expectations without overstepping
• Support your CEO with data-driven, transparent communication
• Manage pressure without compromising integrity
• Avoid common pitfalls that damage board trust
• Work professionally with Audit and Compensation Committees

Whether you’re a COO, CFO, or VP supporting a scaling founder, Dimension Six offers clear strategies to lead with confidence through board-level scrutiny and high-stakes growth.

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