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Board Governance SaaS
For: Startup founders and board members
The Problem
Boards make poor decisions due to lack of context, misaligned incentives, and poor communication processes
The Solution
Software that structures board decision-making with templates, stakeholder input gathering, scenario planning, and decision audit trails
Why Now?
High-profile board failures create demand for better governance tools, remote work requires better digital board processes
Build MVP in 7 Days
Decision template library
Stakeholder input forms
Basic voting system
Simple audit trail
How to Validate
Revenue Model
Monthly SaaS per board seat plus premium features for complex decisions
Competitive Moat
Legal compliance requirements create switching costs, network effects from standardized processes
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