131. Laurence Garrett: Featurespace - the board’s role in growth, pricing, US expansion and sale to Visa
Description
Laurence Garett is General Partner at Highland Europe, a VC firm, and NED at Wirepas, hyperexponential, Modulr, Featurespace Ltd and Goodlord. Tune in to hear his thoughts on: What strategic contributions did the board make to Featurespace’s growth? (2:01 )How should board members think about pricing? (9:44 ) How can board members help organisations bring new products to market? (12:59 ) What do CEOs and board members need to keep top of mind when moving to the US market? (17:31 ) What were the toughest boardroom moments in the Featurespace journey? (24:14 ) What advice do you have to anyone listening who feels they need to replace their chair? (26:28 ) Featurespace’s exit to Visa was challenging - what lessons are there for listeners? (28:23 ) Why should start-ups never disclose their price when selling? (33:45 ) And the⚡ The Lightning Round ⚡(40:25 )
Host: Oliver Cummings
Producer: Will Felton
Music: Kate Mac
Audio: Nick Kold
Email: podcast@nurole.com
Web: https://www.nurole.com/nurole-podcast-enter-the-boardroom
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