Everything on Board Composition

Traditional independent directors often lack alignment with the company's mission and may serve investor interests instead. This misalignment can lead to decisions that harm long-term value.

Impact: Founders should curate boards with mission-aligned trustees who have structural power to protect the company's ethos, rather than relying on standard independent directors.

— from Building Incorruptible Companies: Mission Over Shareholders · Y Combinator Startup Podcast· May 25, 2026