Past searches we have done

Below you can see some examples on successful advisor or board member searches we have done. In all these cases we found suitable candidates, company interviewed them and started to work with at least one.

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Robotics company is looking for advisory board members

This company is developing mobile service robots for efficient, yet pleasant customer interaction. Their services will revolutionize customer interaction in many fields by combining what humans do best with what machines do best, to free up time for what matters. The company has been developing hardware and software for almost two years, and is about to pilot robotic services in the health care sector.

The company is now setting up an advisory board to actively work with the management on the growth journey. They are now searching for three advisory board members to bring different skills and experience to the board. Candidates should have experience in one of the following areas:
1) Commercialization: Individual that has experience in the process of a commercial roll out, logistics, maintenance etc. of a physical product and SW combination.
2) Production: Going from prototyping to small series hardware production, both in-house and outsourced.
3) Startup building: The whole process of building and scaling a successful startup to several countries.

Knowledge in the robotics domain is not required, and the advisor can work remotely.

RESULT: Boardio found them 21 candidates. They now have five people on their advisory board, and three of them were found through Boardio.

Advertising agency looking for board members

This advertising agency offers website solutions designed for entrepreneurs, Google Ads and social media advertising, as well as chatbot services. The company has over 1300 business customers, its operations are in strong growth (75% revenue growth in 2021) and profitable.

The company is now seeking 1-2 board members to initiate systematic board activities and to actively participate in supporting the management in developing and growing the business. Applicants are expected to have previous board experience from SMEs, international business experience, and experience in, for example, SaaS or similar recurring billing digital services. Industry expertise is not required.

RESULT: Boardio found them 24 candidates. They chose one board-level advisor who is "unquestionably one of the top experts in our field."

Cosmetics brand is looking for an advisor to get access to German distribution channels

This company is an agile and reliable cosmetics brand that distributes, imports and resells cosmetics in Finland, Nordics and Germany. As a versatile brand house, company invests in cooperation from the first steps to the finish line striving to create an agile working relationship with partners. Three of their best-selling brands are manufactured in an eco-certified factory in Finland. These brands are all distributed internationally. Company has been growing steadily over the last years and is expected to make 5M € revenue this year. Company has an office and retail outlet in Germany.

To strengthen the sales in Germany, the company is now looking for advisors to work with the local team to get access to German distribution channels, mainly to retail chains. Candidates are expected to have connections to suitable retail chains. Prior experience within cosmetics industry is an asset.

RESULT: Boardio found them 9 candidates. We introduced advisors with relevant experience and contacts in German retail. After conducting interviews, the company began working with an advisor who had successfully established a cosmetic brand in the entire DACH region and thus had a broad network in the industry.

Information modeling service company seeking advisors or board members

This information modeling service company provides consulting, information modeling, and visualization services in the construction industry. The company's turnover is approx. 3M€, and its goal is to grow and internationalize the business.

The company is now seeking 1-2 advisors or board members to create the company's growth strategy and to support growth and internationalization. Applicants are expected to have prior experience in scaling and internationalizing product-based (service) businesses, as well as in financing growth through external funding. Industry-specific knowledge is not required.

RESULT: Boardio found them 18 candidates. They started to work with two with relevant growth and funding backgrounds to support their next phase.

Marketing platform providers is looking for advisors with experience in MarTech SaaS products

This all-in-one local marketing platform gives multi-location businesses and marketing agencies the insights and tools to manage social media, maintain brand integrity, and improve online findability and reputation – everything needed to win local customers.

The company is now looking for advisors to work with co-founders and the management on product development and competitive differentiation strategy, and US (+ UK, Nordics, and the Netherlands) market entry. The company is especially looking for advisors who have built and scaled MarTech SaaS products as well as ones with solid experience in the franchise business and thus knowledge of the Franchisor needs and contacts to Franchisors.

RESULT: Boardio found them 10 candidates. We matched them with advisors who’ve scaled SaaS products globally and understand the dynamics of franchise-driven growth.

e-boat manufacturer seeking advisors to work with market expansion

This e-boat manufacturer aims to create an adventure craft that can take you off the beaten path, transporting you via a fully electrified drivetrain, leaving nothing between you & nature.

The company has designed a boat that charge as you go - Inlayed solar cells constantly feed energy to the batteries, extending your range. They have sold the first boat and are now looking for expansion in Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark and later in some European markets, US and onward.

The company is now looking for advisors with extensive network within potential buyers, partners or investors in the Nordics or US.

RESULT: Boardio found them 12 candidates. They started to work with advisors who bring valuable industry contacts and are positioned to open relevant doors in key markets.

Energy certificate provider is looking for an advisor with commercial skills

This company has developed a platform for those ordering and preparing energy certificates, making it easy to order certificates and cost-effective to prepare them. This is the fastest energy certificate calculation application on the market, which speeds up the energy certificate calculation by half. The service is currently in the pilot phase, and its use will be expanded in the coming months.

The company is now seeking an advisor to actively participate in the further development of the service, particularly in commercialization and the creation of sales and marketing strategies. Experience in the construction industry is considered an advantage, as is the possibility to invest in the company. Depending on the applicant's interest and situation, more active participation than that of an advisor, such as in the role of co-founder, is also possible.

RESULT: Boardio found them 8 candidates. We matched them with an advisor who brought sector know-how and go-to-market expertise.

Natural energy drinks company seeking US market research advisor

This natural energy drinks company provides energizing yerba mate products that help health-conscious energy drink consumers reach a state of flow in a healthier and more natural way. The company has started expanding into key European markets and is now ready to expand outside of Europe.

The company is looking for an advisor to manage a market research project on the US market to understand local market potential. The ideal candidate has experience in market research and connections to companies conducting market research.

RESULT: Boardio found them 6 candidates. They started to work with one.

Sales Advisor for a Rapidly Growing Digital Agency

This rapidly growing digital agency helps companies create effective digital marketing and sales processes. The company is an experienced HubSpot and Inbound partner, offering services from design to implementation, coaching, and continuous improvement. They help build sales-ready websites, drive lead generation, and implement marketing automation with relevant content.

The company is looking for an advisor or a member of an advisory team to support the development of its sales (including sales structures). The candidate is expected to have experience in software and/or IT service sales as well as senior sales management roles (e.g., Sales Director, Sales Manager), particularly within SMEs.

RESULT: Boardio found them 16 candidates. They shortlisted 2 and started to work with one.

Digital wellbeing startup for families seeking advisors for funding and partnerships

This Nordic company develops solutions that help families manage children’s screen time and encourage healthier digital habits. They are addressing one of the major challenges of our time — preventing the loss of new generations to excessive screen exposure, which today averages 6–9 hours per day. Their approach also leverages AI to tackle real problems faced by one of the world’s largest target groups — parents. Pilot projects are already running in Thailand and Indonesia, with broader international growth ahead.

The company is looking for advisors who bring experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Access to funding through family offices, VCs, or angel networks (target €500k–1M)
• Understanding of the influencer and digital parenting ecosystem
• Connections to companies targeting parents (e.g. telecoms or consumer brands) with strong CSR or societal engagement programs

RESULT: Boardio found them 17 candidates. They have started to work with two advisors and will likely start with a third one.