Glossary · Governance
Board observer
Someone who attends board meetings and sees materials but usually does not vote. Observers let investors stay informed without adding another voting director seat.
Related: Board of directors · Venture capital (VC) · Information rights
A bit more nuance▾
- Rights differ by agreement — some observers are silent; others speak up.
- Too many observers can crowd the room; caps are common.
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Discussion questions▾
- Who actually needs a vote vs a seat at the table?
- What topics should stay founder-only even with observers present?
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