I mentioned in another comment but at O(1) Labs (which is VC-backed) we've had a...

ihm on Oct 17, 2022 | parent | context | favorite | on: Being on a board as an employee

I mentioned in another comment but at O(1) Labs (which is VC-backed) we've had a board composed of employees for about a year. I'm not sure about the timing of your situation, but also I'm sure we're not the first company to do so.