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Boardsi is a leading corporate matchmaking platform specializing in connecting executives with companies seeking advisory board members and directors. Founded in 2017, Boardsi bridges the gap between experienced executives and companies in need of strategic leadership, fostering growth and helping businesses scale. Boardsi provides customized solutions to companies across various industries, ensuring that the right experts are placed on advisory boards to drive impactful decisions. The platform also offers educational courses to help executives enhance their qualifications and boost their chances of securing board positions.
Martin Rowinski is the CEO of Boardsi and a serial entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in business consulting, board advisory, and technology leadership. Martin’s career spans multiple industries where he has played critical roles in scaling businesses and guiding them through public offerings and acquisitions. His journey as a lifelong entrepreneur is marked by his resilience in the face of personal and professional challenges. In addition to leading Boardsi, Martin is an author and speaker, sharing his insights on leadership, resilience, and strategic growth.
Personal tragedy made me realize the importance of resilience. It taught me to focus on positivity, faith, and moving forward despite adversity, both personally and professionally.
After years of consulting, I realized how difficult it was to find board positions. I wanted to create a platform that connects executives with companies needing strategic board members, filling that gap.
Companies seek executives with industry experience and leadership authority. Having successfully navigated key challenges, like taking a company public, makes a candidate highly desirable.
Executives can build authority by sharing their expertise through podcasts, articles, books, and public speaking. Thought leadership boosts credibility and helps them stand out as leaders in their field.
Executives can join Boardsi’s platform, which connects them with companies looking for board members. We help prepare candidates by offering courses and visibility opportunities, increasing their chances of landing board positions.
Personal tragedy made me realize the importance of resilience. It taught me to focus on positivity, faith, and moving forward despite adversity, both personally and professionally.
After years of consulting, I realized how difficult it was to find board positions. I wanted to create a platform that connects executives with companies needing strategic board members, filling that gap.
Companies seek executives with industry experience and leadership authority. Having successfully navigated key challenges, like taking a company public, makes a candidate highly desirable.
Executives can build authority by sharing their expertise through podcasts, articles, books, and public speaking. Thought leadership boosts credibility and helps them stand out as leaders in their field.
Executives can join Boardsi’s platform, which connects them with companies looking for board members. We help prepare candidates by offering courses and visibility opportunities, increasing their chances of landing board positions.
Company Stats
- Year Founded: 2017
- Revenue: $14 million in 2023
- Employees: 250+
Episode Highlights
✅ Resilience in business is built by overcoming personal and professional challenges, helping entrepreneurs grow stronger.
✅ Board members need industry expertise and leadership authority to land board positions and add strategic value.
✅ Building visibility and credibility, through content like podcasts and articles, positions executives as leaders in their field.
Episode Summary
In this episode, Martin Rowinski, CEO of Boardsi, shares his journey of resilience in both his personal life and as a lifetime entrepreneur. From the tragic loss of his stepson to the launch of Boardsi, Martin's story illustrates the importance of perseverance and finding strength through adversity. He highlights how these challenges shape not just personal growth but also business success.
Martin also discusses the founding of Boardsi, a corporate matchmaker that connects companies with experienced executives for advisory and board positions. With a deep understanding of how businesses operate, Martin’s approach focuses on placing the right strategic thinkers in the right roles. He shares insights on how executives can build credibility through thought leadership, education, and industry expertise, which are critical in securing board roles. The episode concludes with Martin offering advice on how aspiring board members can stand out and leverage Boardsi's services to connect with companies seeking experienced leadership.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:24 Company Stats
00:54 The Journey of Resilience
01:22 Personal Tragedy and Overcoming Adversity
03:52 Founding Boardsi
05:06 Building Advisory Boards
05:49 How to Become a Board Member
08:08 Connect with Boardsi
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