The higher the stakes, the harder it becomes to find someone who can challenge the founder honestly, understand the operating detail and still keep the long view in the room.
Bring experience from multiple sectors without importing a generic playbook.
Ask the question the room is avoiding and test the logic properly.
Keep decisions visible and revisit what the board said it would do.
Andy brings the discipline of an operator, the pattern recognition of an investor and direct experience founding companies across professional services and technology. The work is practical, independent and grounded in what happens after the board meeting.
Meet Andy →A NED strengthens board decisions, governance and accountability over time. A consultant is normally engaged to solve a defined problem.
Before a major transition, investment, acquisition or period of complexity makes independent challenge urgent.
Both. The exact rhythm depends on the board, the stage of the business and where in-person challenge adds most value.
No pitch sequence. Andy reads the note and replies personally with the most useful next step — including saying when he is not the right fit.
Prefer email? andy@andyjackson.com
