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Staff / Principal (10+ years) · Module B

Setting Technical Due Diligence Standards for Partnerships

Building a repeatable framework so partnership diligence doesn't depend on who happens to run it.

6 min audio session · Module B: Executive & Board-Level Engagement

What this session covers

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What staff / principal FDE interviews look for

Staff and Principal loops assess how you would shape the Forward Deploy function itself: its charter, hiring and career ladder, board-level customer relationships, and strategic calls like buy vs. build vs. partner.

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