This week, a start-up that helps farmers in emerging economies find markets for their goods seeks advice on how to assemble an advisory board. – Dan Beyers

Sara Herald: “So much of building a good advisory board depends on working your personal connections and figuring out who can introduce you to the right people. Work the advantages you have with the Halcyon Incubator. As one of the leading social incubators in the country, there are lots of foundations and people connected to Halcyon that you could tap for leads. This is also a good way to find someone who understands and supports your company’s social mission, which is key for social enterprises.”

Ashley King-Bischof: “The Halcyon Incubator has connected me to dozens of incredible people in international development and supply chain management. I can think of a few that have already had an impact on the direction of our company. Recently, through one’s connections, we have begun a partnership with one of the largest importers to Europe to scale our platform to international customers.”

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