Get to know Firstboard.io
Firstboard.io is a curated collective of experienced women board directors and board ready accomplished tech executives.
Firstboard.io was founded in 2020 with the mission to address the underrepresentation of women technology leaders on corporate boards, recognizing the immense value that women bring to the table in driving innovation and enhancing shareholder value.
Global Experience
82%
Operational Expertise
100%
Domains
12+
Our Mission
Firstboard.io is dedicated to increasing the number of women technology leaders on both private and public boards elevating company performance and shareholder value.
By connecting exceptional technology leaders with forward-thinking organizations, we are creating a powerful ecosystem that promotes diversity of perspectives and excellence in the boardroom.
Together, we can drive results and shape a future where gender balance and inclusive leadership are the norm.
Board Experience and Expertise
Firstboard.io Members currently hold seats on public, private and non-profit boards.
The expertise of our Firstboard.io members is defined across three dimensions important to any corporate board: Operating Expertise, Technology and Scale.
Members of the Firstboard.io Collective have scaled companies from early stage to IPO and M&A, $0-100 M ARR, $100 M to $1B ARR, $1 B to $3B +ARR.
- — Chief Executive Officer and Founder
- — Chief Financial Officer
- — Chief Operating Officer
- — Chief Technology Officer
- — Chief Information Officer
- — General Counsel
- — Chief Revenue Officer
- — Chief Marketing Officer
- — Chief People Officer
- — Board Member and Advisor
Technology expertise
Technology is important to every company. All Firstboard.io board members are highly skilled executives with significant technology expertise.
- — AI/Generative AI
- — Cybersecurity
- — Cloud
- — SaaS
- — Robotics
- — Fintech
- — Healthtech/Life Sciences
- — Media and Communication
- — Martech and Adtech
- — Edtech
- — IoT
- — E-Commerce
Leadership: Rita Scroggin
Founder & CEO
Rita, an accomplished Executive Search Partner since 2010, has established herself as a trusted advisor to leading Silicon Valley Venture Capitalists, Founders, and C-Suite executives. With a focus on critical searches ranging from Director to Board level, Rita has played a pivotal role in shaping the leadership teams of her clients, who are driving rapid innovation and transforming industries, from Fortune 500 companies to early-stage Startups.
Recognizing the importance of diversity in the boardroom, Rita founded Firstboard.io® in 2020. Firstboard.io brings together a curated Collective of exceptional female technology Founders, CXOs, and VP-level Operating Leaders in the technology and health tech sectors.
In addition to her impactful work in executive search, Rita has hosted numerous leadership events. These events provide a platform for thought-provoking discussions and knowledge sharing among industry leaders.
She holds a B.A. Degree in Business Management from the University of Hamburg Applied Sciences and has completed MBA coursework at Henley Business School in the UK.
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