Clients
for businesses seeking talent for board positions
About BoardBoost
We help strengthen your board by connecting you with top-tier talent from our TalentVault. Whether you’re expanding your network or filling a key seat, we deliver the expertise and perspective you need - with diversity in background, identity, and lived experience thoughtfully built into every connection.
Featured Clients
A Selection of the Leading Brands We've Worked With
Our Approach
Our model is grounded in real-world experience across global corporate boardrooms and a range of company types — from family-owned to private equity-backed to public. We understand what it takes to build strong boards because we've been in the room.
Two Approaches, Tailored to each Client’s Unique Needs
BoardBoost
A focused, four-phase engagement to fill a specific board or advisory seat.
Initiation — Kickoff consultation to align on goals, objectives, and the ideal candidate profile.
Discovery & Sourcing — Candidates sourced through the TalentVault and strategic partner networks to build a shortlist of 5–7.
Evaluation — Follow-up consultation to review the shortlist and narrow to your top choices.
Introductions — Warm introductions to your desired candidates, with support through interviews and appointment.
BoardBuild
Continual access to top talent, paired with advisory support from our seasoned director network.
Pipeline — Ongoing delivery of a proactive, vetted candidate slate aligned to your evolving board needs.
Advisory — Quarterly strategy sessions with your NomGov Committee on terms, succession, and evaluations.
Introductions — Warm introductions and relationship management with candidates as interest develops.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out to discuss your company’s needs and how we might help.
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We are industry agnostic, working with companies across a broad range of sectors. Approximately 60% of our clients are private companies—including pre-IPO, family-owned, and private equity-backed businesses—while the remaining 40% are public companies.
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A typical BoardBoost engagement takes approximately 6-8 weeks from the initial conversation through candidate introductions. Timing can vary depending on the board’s needs, priorities, and decision-making process, and we tailor each engagement accordingly.
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We identify candidates through both our TalentVault and broader networks, depending on the specific needs of your board. Each candidate is carefully evaluated based on their leadership experience, industry and functional expertise, and alignment with the opportunity. A member of our team also conducts a screening call with every candidate before they are presented to confirm their interest and fit.
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A shortlist typically includes five to seven candidates selected to align with your board’s specific needs. For each candidate, we provide a profile highlighting their leadership experience, board background, areas of expertise, and the perspective they could bring to your board, along with relevant supporting materials. We’ll also talk you through the group and answer questions before facilitating introductions.
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We offer two engagement models based on your board’s needs. BoardBoost is structured as a one-time fee for a specific director placement engagement, while BoardBuild provides ongoing, quarterly support as your board’s needs evolve. Pricing is tailored to the scope of each engagement, and we’ll provide a clear proposal outlining the approach, deliverables, timeline, and fee.
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Unlike a traditional search firm, BoardReady does not manage the final stages of the selection process. Once introductions are made, the client and candidates coordinate interviews and next steps directly. However, our team remains closely connected to both parties, gathers feedback throughout the process, and stays engaged through the final decision.
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