Building the future of startup governance together.
OnBoard fosters growth of tech sector talent by facilitating governance training course modules, and Observer roles on startup boards.
Unlocking Perspective
Startup ecosystems thrive when they have access to great people, capital and good governance. Thought diverse teams outperform on many levels. OnBoard unlocks perspective, delivering immediate benefit to the Host Boards it partners with.
Accelerating Leading Talent
We find and foster the best talent of today, providing them a governance training course and hands on experience, paving the way for them to act as independent startup directors of tomorrow.
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OnBoard Program
An annual program, in which high potential applicants are selected to begin their governance journey through quarterly training course modules on governance fundamentals, and a startup Board Observer role.
See more details about the program, what we look for, and how to apply below.
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Corporate Sponsored Candidates
Company sponsored nominations are being accepted into the program.
All company sponsored nominations must have a host board lined up.
Acceptance into the programme will be conditional on vetting both the individual and the host board by OnBoard.
The fee for each accepted corporate sponsored candidate is NZ $5000.
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Host Boards
OnBoard works closely with directors, founders, and investors to identify Host Boards. Our Host Boards are:
- Passionate about nurturing the next generation of independent board directors.
- Keen to create value through thought diversity.
- Welcoming of new expertise in a relevant vertical, sector or subject matter.
See prior host boards, and how to become a host board below.
Our Impact
68% female
Our cohort of Observer roles to date has a 68% female representation [2020-2024 Cohorts]
81% under represented groups in tech
Our current cohort has a 81% participation of under represented groups in tech, including Maori, Asian and Pasifika Alumni. [2020-2024 Cohorts]
73% Observer to governance role conversion
73% of our cohort to date has continued their observation role, moved to a new one, or secured an independent directors role. [2020-2024 Cohort]
“The OnBoard Program allowed me to access an opportunity that would have otherwise taken years to achieve.”
— Steven Male, CEO at HelloMellows
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
hello@obprogram.com