Lucinda Duncalfe C85 WG91 is on a mission to disrupt the traditional executive search process, which usually relies on word of mouth within established networks and expensive headhunting. Duncalfe’s AboveBoard, launched in 2020, is an executive platform and community that provides access to senior leadership opportunities, particularly for under-represented job-seekers.

Employers can post job listings on AboveBoard and immediately reach a diverse group of candidates. As of May 2022, AboveBoard had raised $6 million in seed funding and reported 30,000 approved members and 1,300 companies using the website.

 

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