Building a Board of Directors with Roz Huang

Chicks Who Give a Hoot

In this episode, we chat about:

• Roz Huang's background and achievements

• importance of being on a board

• Roz Huang's journey and mission

• difference between public, private, and nonprofit boards

• how to choose the right board

• benefits of being on a board

• time commitment for board members

• importance of giving advice and sharing resources

• starting with a mentor or mentor in a business

• role of committees in boards

• compensation, audit, and diversity committees

• incubator centers and accelerators

• how small businesses can benefit from advisors

• collaboration over competition

• building relationships

• incubators and accelerators

• Roz Huang's masterclass

Resources + Links:

Discover financial wisdom at jpmorganchase.com.

Dive into inspiring stories at knowwomenmagazine.com.

Learn about innovative payment solutions at apptechcorp.com.

Transform your health management at intivahealth.com.

Join the fight against Alzheimer's at alz.org.

Board smarter with onboardnow.org.

Harmonize your wellness journey at athenamwt.com.

Connect with global music therapy experts at intlmwc.org.

Empower female investors at 37angels.com.

Innovate in healthcare at scalehealth.com.

Learn from the best at hbs.edu.

Accelerate your startup dreams at ycombinator.com.

Turn your idea into reality at techstars.com.

Foster entrepreneurial growth at fi.co.

Visit Roz’s website at rozhuang.com.

Explore global perspectives at dandelion-global.com.

Connect with Roz Huang on linkedin.com/in/rozhuang/.

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Show Notes:

In this episode of Chicks Who Give a Hoot, I chat with Roz Huang, a nonprofit founder and social advocate, who has received prestigious awards such as the 2023 Entrepreneurial Women of Impact by JP Morgan Chase and the 2024 Social Impact Honoree by Know Women Magazine. Roz shares her extraordinary journey as a first-generation Chinese American entrepreneur and public board director for various companies.

She provides invaluable advice on the importance of board membership, starting with nonprofit boards, and the benefits it offers for personal and professional growth. Our discussion dives into topics such as how to find the right board, time commitments, and the power of mentorship and strategic partnerships.

Additionally, Roz highlights the significance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in organizations and her dedication to mental health advocacy through initiatives like Athena Music Wellness. For anyone looking to explore board membership or seeking to build their advisory board, this episode is filled with practical advice and inspiring stories from a seasoned business leader.

01:01 Introduction and Meet Roz Huang

01:45 Roz Huang's Background and Achievements

02:48 Mission and Industry Focus

03:27 Mental Health Initiatives

04:17 Nonprofit Work and Awards

05:07 The Importance of Board Positions

06:11 Advice for Aspiring Board Members

10:01 Starting with Nonprofit Boards

14:04 Committees and Their Roles

19:46 Building Advisory Boards for Small Businesses

24:30 Collaboration and Partnerships

28:59 Incubators and Accelerator Centers

32:13 Roz Huang's Mastermind Class

33:49 Conclusion and Connect with Roz