Corporate Governance from Startup to Scale-up

Good governance is essential to the success of start-ups and scale-ups. In this book, Luc Sterckx, an expert in internal governance and general management, provides firsthand advice on how early-stage companies can be governed in an efficient and workable manner, regardless of their limited financial resources. The book combines legal and regulatory information with practical advice on implementation, including guidance on how to set priorities. As a company transitions from a startup to a scale-up, corporate governance needs to adapt to meet the more demanding and challenging environment. The author delves into real-life challenges such as board composition, shareholder interests and fostering corporate culture, offering indispensable insights on how to navigate these issues.Corporate Governance from Startup to Scale-Up is a must-read for start-ups and early-stage companies seeking to grow and professionalize.Luc Sterckx holds a MSc and a PhD in Chemical Engineering and is an Insead-certified international director. He is an active Board member, president, and company consultant. Over a period of more than thirty years he has served on different Boards of Directors of various nature, structure, and origin. His director and counseling work focuses on the fields of energy and chemicals, environment and climate change, and corporate governance.“Good governance is the key to the professional decision-making which companies need on their path to growth. Luc Sterckx uses his rich experience to show the way: he guides the reader not only on the why but also and especially on the how.” - Sandra Gobert, Executive Director GUBERNA“Luc Sterckx once again strikes the right tone to convey the principles of corporate governance in an understandable manner to all those involved in setting up and nurturing young promising companies.” - Reginald Vossen, CEO BAN Business Angels Network Flanders“As an experienced director, with this new book Luc Sterckx once again draws attention to the economic impact of healthy corporate governance on start-ups and scale-ups, on existing and future directors and founders alike. A very useful read indeed!” - Claire Munck, CEO BeAngels and Founder/Managing Partner Scalefunds