Board Meeting Template
Turn your board meetings into working sessions that help you build the company instead of just reporting on it.
What's in the Board Meeting Template
- ✓Board agenda outline with time boxes for each section.
- ✓Template board deck structure and slide-by-slide guidance.
- ✓Metrics checklist for SaaS and product startups (growth, retention, burn, runway).
- ✓Pre-read and action items section to keep everyone accountable.
Ideal Board Meeting Flow
- Opening & approvals (5–10 min).
- Company & metrics review (20–30 min).
- Deep-dive discussion topics (45–60 min).
- People, hiring, and culture updates (10–15 min).
- Action items, decisions, and next steps (10–15 min).
The template helps you keep reporting tight so you can maximize time on the hardest questions.
How to Use the Board Meeting Template
1. Prep Metrics & Narrative
Start from your financial model and metrics dashboard to build a clear story of the last period.
2. Choose 1–3 Big Topics
Use the board for discussion and decision-making, not just status updates.
3. Send Pre-Reads Early
Send the deck 24–48 hours in advance so board members arrive ready to engage.
4. Capture Actions & Owners
End every meeting with a clear list of decisions, owners, and due dates.
Download the Board Meeting Template
Get the PowerPoint, Keynote, and Google Slides versions of the board deck, plus an agenda and notes document.
Free forever • Used by founders at Seed–Series C • No email required
Board Meeting FAQs
How long should a board meeting be?
Most early-stage board meetings run 90–120 minutes and are held every 6–8 weeks.
What metrics should I always include?
Revenue, growth rate, churn, runway, burn multiple, and a short list of your north-star product or usage metrics.