Techpreneurs can live by the Board, and unfortunately can die by the Board. Forming a Board of Directors (BoD), like so many other aspects of early-stage corporate strategy, can serve as a force multiplier for the techpreneur, can be neutral (equals no value), or can be a tremendous liability. So take the time and effort to do it right.

Well, these days my eyebrows need trimming, I’m feeling my age, and I just feel like being a grumpy, old man and really teeing off on a product and a business model that have made my life a little less fun this week. So, here goes with mostly full attribution to Andy Rooney.

TechCrunch asks who creates the most jobs — startups or corporate giants? Here’s a tip — TechCrunch likes startups.

The 2010 Arkansas Venture Forum will afford an opportunity for 12 Arkansas companies to pitch before state, regional and national investors. IA clients make up all 12 of the startups selected to present.