“Often, entrepreneurs don't build a board until they are forced to by their VCs when they raise their first financing round. This is dumb, as you are missing the opportunity to add at least one person to the team who - as a board member - can help you navigate the early process of building your company and raising that first round.”

American entrepreneur, author, blogger, and venture capitalist

Brad Feld is an American entrepreneur, author, blogger, and venture capitalist based in Boulder, Colorado. He is known for his work at Foundry Group, which he started with Seth Levine, Ryan McIntyre, and Jason Mendelson. He is active as an entrepreneur, writer, and investor, and his profile is closely tied to Foundry Group in Boulder. His public writing and commentary reflect that mix of business building, investing, and ideas from the startup world.