๐๏ธ How a tech entrepreneur survived the 2008 mortgage crisis and unimaginable personal tragedy to build Boardsi, a revolutionary platform connecting executives with board positions.
In this powerful and deeply moving episode, Martin Rowinski, CEO of Boardsi, shares his remarkable journey through professional setbacks and profound personal tragedy to build a thriving company that's transforming board membership and executive development. Martin reveals how his previous entrepreneurial experiencesโincluding surviving the 2008 mortgage crisisโshaped his resilience and ultimately led to creating an innovative platform that matches exceptional executives with companies seeking board members, while building a 100+ employee company recognized on the INC5000 list.
โจ Key Insights You'll Learn:
How Martin rebuilt after the 2008 mortgage meltdown by leveraging his tech expertise to create a successful SEO company
The valuable lessons learned from a difficult business partnership that went sideways
The development of Boardsi's unique "matchmaking" model connecting executives with board positions
How the company evolved from a simple matching service to a comprehensive board suite offering education, branding, and placement
The importance of proper executive branding when seeking board positions and how companies thoroughly vet potential board members
The integration of AI technology to enhance rather than replace human expertise in executive placement
His powerful story of resilience through unimaginable personal tragedy and how faith and community support helped him move forward
๐ Key Milestones in Martin's Journey:
Mortgage Business Collapse (2008): Experienced the devastating effects of the mortgage industry crash, leading to financial hardship
SEO Company Success: Built a search engine placement business that helped companies rank on Google's first page
Difficult Partnership: Learned valuable lessons about trust and due diligence through a business merger gone wrong
Consulting Success: Worked as a consultant helping companies grow, which sparked the idea for Boardsi
Boardsi Creation (2017): Founded the company to connect executives with board positions
Company Growth: Expanded to over 100 employees with international reach
Recognition: Achieved INC5000 status in 2023 and 2024 and other prestigious business awards
๐ Don't miss Martin's powerful testimony of overcoming personal tragedy while building his business, and his insights on why board positions require more than just executive experienceโthey demand the right education, branding, and matchmaking.
๐ Connect with Martin Rowinski:
Personal Website: martinrowinski.com
Company Website: boardsi.com
LinkedIn: Martin Rowinski, CEO of Boardsi
Podcast: Boardsi Leadership Talks (available on all major platforms)
Book: "The Corporate Matchmaker" (Available on Amazon)
Upcoming Book: "Beyond the Title" (focused on executive branding)
๐ Transcript Available: From Adversity to Achievement: Martin Rowinski's Journey to Boardsi Success
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