In this new post: "Why Small-Cap Investors Often Aren't Keen on Large-Cap Board Members," small-cap company advisor Adam J. Epstein explains a number of potential upsides and pitfalls small public company boards may encounter in appointing a large-cap-experienced board member, and how to increase the chances of success. Large-cap-learned tendencies or biases may include onerous and extensive "box-checking," emphasis on proxy advisor views vis-a-vis board practices, corporate resources that enable retaining numerous consultants, and demands for voluminous data to be provided to the board that outweigh the company's staffing and other resources.