chance schultz

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A board can be one of your greatest strategic assets. Or, it can become a persistent source of distraction, fear, and second-guessing.

Most board problems don’t come from bad people. They come from unclear expectations, poor structure, and founders treating the board as either a reporting obligation or an authority figure. The founders who get the most value from their boards run them with high intention.

Here’s some advice on how to set your board up for success. ⬇️

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The best founders balance expertise and humility.

@jamesbeshara believes the best pitches come from those who prove they know the space 𝘢𝘯𝘥 are hungry to learn from whoever’s across the table.

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Exciting news! The co-founder of Pandemic Studios and Sugarfina is now on Intro.

Josh Resnick is a serial entrepreneur and current GP at OpenSky Ventures who has built some of the most iconic companies in gaming and consumer brands. He's been recognized by Fast Company as one of the 100 Most Creative People, named a Goldman Sachs Top 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneur, and has landed on Fast Company's "World's 50 Most Innovative Companies" list.

Now, he's sharing his experience 1:1. Book his time to get advice on:
✔️ Building and scaling startups
✔️ Fundraising and venture capital
✔️ Consumer brand building
✔️ People & culture
✔️ Operations and scaling
✔️ Strategic partnerships
✔️ Angel and early-stage investing

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Reminder: the ones who win aren't fearless, they just stayed in the game longer.

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Founders often think validation comes from feedback. In reality, it comes from behavior. What people say they like and what they actually do are often very different. Instead of asking for opinions, the founders who get validation right design situations where customers reveal what they value through action.

Here’s how some successful founders validated their products before scaling. ⬇️

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Big news! The former CEO of eHarmony is on Intro.

At eHarmony, @grant_langston led a dramatic turnaround from multi-million-dollar monthly losses to profitability in just 8 months, and later oversaw the integration following its acquisition by Parship/NuCom. He also served as CEO of Warehouse Exchange, an AI-led warehousing marketplace where he doubled enterprise value while raising $5M+.

Now, Grant is sharing his experience 1:1. Book his time to get advice on:
✔️ Startup strategy
✔️ Go-to-market execution
✔️ Marketing & brand building
✔️ Building and scaling marketplaces
✔️ AI integration
✔️ Fundraising strategy
✔️ Scaling operations
✔️ M&A and exits
& more!

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Great pitches don’t beg for belief. They make the future feel 𝘰𝘣𝘷𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴.

For founders, @mhiggins says your pitch shouldn’t just explain the idea. It should make it feel inevitable and make it clear that you’re the one who will make it happen.

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In 2026, transparency is a superpower.

In your opinion, what’s harder: deciding to exit, or knowing when not to?

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Your first few hires define how decisions get made and problems get solved. They set the standard for what “good” looks like inside the company.

Many of the most successful founders on Intro credit their early hires as the single biggest reason their company succeeded.

Here’s what they looked for, what they avoided, and how they made those calls early. 👇

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The teams that last stay clear on the why while evolving the how.

Send this to someone who needs this reminder.

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Pitch with purpose and own your risks.

The founder of @supergoop (acquired for $700M+), shares why the strongest pitches lead with mission, transparency, and self-awareness.

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What is one habit you could drop this month that would instantly make you more effective?

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Meet Intro, advisors for your business, on-demand.

- Access to 1K+ founders & execs
- Business advice via 1:1 video calls
- Businesses are seeing real ROIs

Our experts —> Founder of Reddit ($10B), Founder of Zillow ($12B), Founder of Sweetgreen ($4B) and 1000+ more

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Building a company is not about feeling motivated every day.
It's about showing up consistently, even when progress feels invisible.

Reminder: Those days add up faster than you think.

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The best brands don't just push products. They connect first and let the product be the quiet proof.

@mhiggins explains why mastering storytelling is one of the most important skills a founder can develop (or hire for) today.

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In a world of shrinking attention spans, clarity wins.

CEO Heidi Zak built @ThirdLove into a category-defining brand by leading with a clear point of view and repeating it until it stuck.

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Clarity is a growth multiplier. When you know exactly who you’re building for, every decision gets easier.

Tag someone who needs this reminder.

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The best founders treat advice like a shortcut, not a threat.

@dunn built @Bonobos into a breakout brand by staying curious, coachable, and open to being wrong in service of becoming better.

When was the last time you asked someone you respect, “What am I missing?"

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When your team experiences a rapid growth phase, everything changes:
✓ How you hire
✓ How you communicate
✓ How you lead
✓ How decisions get made.

What worked at 20 people breaks down at 200.

To help founders navigate this hard transition, we pulled insights from Intro experts + seasoned operators who’ve lived through hypergrowth and built teams that actually managed to scale. 👇

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The secret to organic growth? An exceptional customer experience from start to finish.

Co-founder Heidi Zak credits @thirdlove’s massive growth to word of mouth, earned by delivering a standout experience at every touchpoint, from product design to the website to email marketing.