Ask HN: Series A rounds and board seats?

[Kepler-295c]

How often (in the Bay Area) do startups get through a series A round without giving away a board seat?

[merrua]

I doubt anyone will give you a truthful answer here. You might have better luck with offline conversations.

[Lordarminius]

> I doubt anyone will give you a truthful answer here....

Why is that ?