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Boardroom Governance with Evan Epstein

In-depth interview podcast with leading corporate governance experts, including world-class founders, scholars, board members, executives, investors and more. The content is structured as a long-form conversation to explore not only the latest corporate governance trends, but also to get some personal insights from some of the best and brightest minds behind America"s boardrooms.

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00:48:10

David Chun (CEO, Equilar): The Boardroom Diversity...

Boardroom Governance with Evan Epstein ·

2025/02/24

(0:00) Intro(1:38) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel(2:25) Start of interview. *Reference to prior episode with Dave (E25 from Dec 2020)(3:30) Equilar's current focus. New: Equilar Research Intelligence Copilot ERIC(7:49) The current status of boardroom diversity. Latest (Q3 2024) Equilar Gender Diversity Index(10:05) On boardroom refreshment(11:25) On digital/technology/AI directors(13:15) Executive (and Director) Compensation trends.(17:36) On the current

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00:55:08

Rick Alexander: On the Rise of PBCs in the AI...

Boardroom Governance with Evan Epstein ·

2025/02/17

(0:00) Intro.(1:33) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel(2:20) Start of interview. *Reference to prior episode with Rick (E14 from Aug 2020)(3:32) Update on Public Benefit Corporations (PBCs) from prior episode (2020)(6:00) Surge of VC investments in PBCs driven by AI startups. *Reference to E159 with David Berger on Anthropic's structure(9:48) The OpenAI Controversy (conversion from non-profit to PBC)(13:25) On Dual-Class Share Structures in tech companies(17:10) On

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00:59:01

Jonathan Goodman (Deloitte): Governing Strategy

Boardroom Governance with Evan Epstein ·

2025/02/10

(0:00) Intro(1:35) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel(2:21) Start of interview(3:00) Jonathan's origin story(5:10) His start in journalism(7:05) Founding Monitor Canada with Roger Martin (1987)(9:43) Transitioning to Deloitte Monitor (2013) (12:18) About Deloitte Canada’s Podium Club for Directors that he leads.(13:38) How Trump's tariffs may impact Canada (note: this podcast was recorded on 1/24, before tariffs went into place)(17:57) What is strategy? "I think of

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00:44:29

Jeff Thomas (Nasdaq): The State of Public Markets in...

Boardroom Governance with Evan Epstein ·

2025/02/03

(0:00) Intro.(1:52) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel(2:39) Start of interview. *Reference to prior episode with Jeff (E46 from Oct 2021)(3:42) On Nasdaq's IPOs in 2024 (180 IPOs raising $23B). Looking ahead in 2025.(6:23) What to expect facing new Administration. Reference to Nasdaq's IPO Pulse Index.(8:59) The three priorities for boards considering an IPO: strategic quality, risk management, and succession planning (people).(11:14) On the ruling striking down

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00:58:12

Nora Denzel: Technology Leadership in the Boardroom

Boardroom Governance with Evan Epstein ·

2025/01/27

(0:00) Intro.(1:47) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel(2:34) Start of interview. *Reference to prior episode with Nora (E74 from Oct 2022)(3:42) About the 2024 NACD Blue Ribbon Commission on Technology Leadership in the Boardroom: Driving Trust and Value(7:29) On the evolving role of the board overseeing technology and cybersecurity(10:41) On the surge of AI technology and its underlying infrastructure(13:15) The role of trust in the age of AI(17:22) How to think

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00:45:18

Joe Grundfest: Reflecting on 2024 and What’s Next for...

Boardroom Governance with Evan Epstein ·

2025/01/20

(0:00) Intro(2:06) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel(2:53) Start of interview. *Reference to prior episodes with Joe (E1 from '20, E35 from '21, E84 from '23, E123 from '24)(4:53) The future of the SEC with Chairman Paul Atkins (6:30) New approach to crypto by SEC(9:40) On the politicization of corporate governance(10:48) On the future of ESG ("Extremely Subjective Guessing") and DEI ("Decrease Emphasis Immediately")(14:18) On DOGE, and how it plays out(17:13) On

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00:57:35

Ben Joseloff: The Board's Guide to CFIUS and Evolving...

Boardroom Governance with Evan Epstein ·

2025/01/06

(0:00) Intro(1:43) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel(2:29) Start of interview(3:11) Ben's origin story(9:39) His start at Cravath in 2010(10:54) His time at the U.S. Treasury Department and the White House. (15:04) About CFIUS. Reforms from FIRRMA (2018). Control transactions and minority investments in critical technologies, critical infrastructure, or sensitive personal data.(24:45) Trends in transaction reviews. CFIUS Annual Report to Congress – CY 2023(30:00)

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01:02:08

David Berger: Ending the One-Size-Fits-All Model of...

Boardroom Governance with Evan Epstein ·

2024/12/30

(0:00) Intro.(2:14) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel(3:01) Start of interview. *Reference to prior episode with David (E24 from Nov 2020)(4:22) David's description of the ACGC(7:56) Post-Election Governance Changes (SEC, FTC, etc). ESG and DEI considerations. Federal vs state regulatory matters.(13:06) On crypto and digital assets in the new Trump administration.(14:51) On DOGE led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy(18:46) Delaware's challenge as the Favored

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01:01:32

Richard Blake: 2024 Silicon Valley 150 Corporate...

Boardroom Governance with Evan Epstein ·

2024/12/23

(0:00) Intro.(2:09) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel.(2:56) Start of interview. *Reference to prior episode with Richard (E126 from Feb 2024).(3:46) About his firm's 2024 SV150 Corporate Governance Report.(9:04) On Virtual (Stockholder) Meetings (89% of SV150).(11:23) Board Committee Structures. Audit, Comp, NomGov, and Others.(14:02) On SV150's approach to ESG, impact of new SEC.(18:53) On the evolution of boardroom diversity, impact of CA laws and Nasdaq

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01:00:52

Tom Callahan, CEO of NPM: Unlocking Liquidity in...

Boardroom Governance with Evan Epstein ·

2024/12/16

(0:00) Intro.(2:05) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel.(2:52) Start of interview. (3:36) Tom's origin story.(5:37) The start of his career with Merrill Lynch (1991-2008).(7:00) The financial crisis and his transition to the NYSE (2009-2013).(10:53) His time at BlackRock (2013-2022).(15:14) Defining private markets: "VC-backed pre-IPO private companies typically worth $1b ie. unicorns." Comparing public and private markets. Impact of the JOBS Act (2012).(18:47)

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01:11:00

Andrew Shagrin and David Chekroun: Co-Founders of ICG...

Boardroom Governance with Evan Epstein ·

2024/11/25

(0:00) Intro(3:27) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel.(4: 14) Start of interview. (4:56) Drew Shagrin's origin story.(8:12) David Chekroun's origin story.(14:15) About the Institute of Corporate Governance at ESCP Business School, based in Paris.(19:13) The focus of ICG between students, alumni, execs, directors, investors, state representatives, judiciary, and regulators.(24:57) Corporate purpose under French law: changed in 2019 to explicitly take into

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00:56:38

Wolfe Tone & Heather Gates (Deloitte): Insights on...

Boardroom Governance with Evan Epstein ·

2024/10/28

(0:00) Intro(1:12) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel.(1:59) Start of interview. (2:57) Heather Gates' "origin story."(5:17) Wolfe Tone's "origin story."(10:23) On the governance of privately-owned businesses. Distinction with having "outside investors." (15:20) On the nuances of family-owned businesses. *Reference to my podcast series on Succession show.(18:28) On growth of LLC structures.(20:53) On VC-backed company governance. *Note UC Law SF's VCBA.(23:42) On

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00:40:04

Valeria Café: Leading Governance Innovation in Brazil...

Boardroom Governance with Evan Epstein ·

2024/10/21

(0:00) Intro.(1:20) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel.(2:06) Start of interview. (3:20) Valeria's origin story.(6:14) On joining IBGC, its mission and focus: governance training, research, and regulatory work with CVM, B3, Congress, etc.(9:03) On the 25th IBGC Annual Summit.(11:11) On the state of ESG in Brazil.(15:15) On boardroom diversity in Brazil (20% female representation in public companies).(17:40) Geopolitics, and where Brazil stands between the U.S. and

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00:54:13

Barry Lawson Williams: Addressing Board...

Boardroom Governance with Evan Epstein ·

2024/10/14

(0:00) Intro.(1:26) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel.(2:13) Start of interview. (3:03) Barry's origin story.(7:00) Barry's board journey.(9:39) On distinctions between serving on public and private company boards: "you have the same fiduciary duties."(11:57) Evolution of boards in the last 30-40 years: "they have evolved for the better, but I don't think they've evolved enough." On board refreshment. On "non-traditional candidates" to boards.(15:52) About his Bay

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00:57:08

Boardroom Diversity and the Black Corporate Board...

Boardroom Governance with Evan Epstein ·

2024/10/07

(0:00) Intro.(1:25) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel.(2:11) Start of interview. (2:56) Zain Oke's origin story.(5:08) Dianna Jones's origin story.(8:25) Dennis Lanham's origin story.(12:00) How executive education works (as opposed to degree conferring programs)(14:22) On the origin and mission of the Black Corporate Board Readiness (BCBR) program at Santa Clara University.(17:41) On the role of community and mentorship at BCBR.(22:11) On lawyers serving on

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00:48:25

Maggie Wilderotter: Strategic Oversight and the...

Boardroom Governance with Evan Epstein ·

2024/09/30

(0:00) Intro.(1:30) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel.(2:15) Start of interview. (3:05) Maggie's origin story.(7:08) Maggie's board career. Reference to HBS case study on her. On staying on boards between 8-12 years to remain independent.(10:19) On distinctions between serving on public and private company boards. The role of directors in each. *Reference to VC-Backed Board Academy (VCBA) on Oct 29, 2024 at Nasdaq in NYC.(13:37) On PE-backed company

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00:51:10

Peter Gleason: CEO of NACD on 2024 Board Practices...

Boardroom Governance with Evan Epstein ·

2024/09/23

(0:00) Intro.(1:23) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel.(2:10) Start of interview. *Reference to prior episode with Peter (E83 from Jan 2023).(3:00) NACD Surveys on Board Practices and Oversight: Private Company Results and Public Company Results.(3:44) 1/ On Technology Oversight: "We are seeing boards go after technology, not necessarily expertise, but experience."(11:16) 2/ On CEO Succession Planning. "Succession is always a challenge at companies, especially with

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00:57:11

Cedric Bru: CEO of Taulia (now part of SAP) on...

Boardroom Governance with Evan Epstein ·

2024/09/09

(0:00) Intro.(1:03) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel.(1:50) Start of interview. (2:24) Cedric's origin story.(4:30) U.S. talent management insights (cultural differences with other countries): current merit.(6:00) On his management career with HP, Visa, and Syncada from Visa (a joint venture between Visa and U.S. Bank).(8:13) His transition to Taulia, a venture-backed company, in 2013.(11:04) On managing board dynamics as CEO and Chair of Taulia as a

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00:59:05

Yvonne Wassenaar: On Boardroom Dynamics and Trends...

Boardroom Governance with Evan Epstein ·

2024/09/02

(0:00) Intro.(1:03) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel.(1:50) Start of interview. *Reference to E137 with Coco Brown (CEO of Athena Alliance).(2:47) Yvonne's origin story.(5:49) Her executive career starting with Accenture, and later with VMware, New Relic, and CEO of Airware and Puppet.(9:03) On her board journey. Distinctions between private and public company service. Plus non-profits.(17:43) Explaining board composition and dynamics in VC-backed

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01:00:17

Javier Saade: From Capital Formation to Governance,...

Boardroom Governance with Evan Epstein ·

2024/08/26

(0:00) Intro.(1:15) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel.(2:02) Start of interview. (2:49) Javier's origin story.(4:31) The blurring lines between VC and PE. Cross-over investors, growth equity investors, and other "alternative" financing.(9:01) On the capital formation cycle. Impact of interest-rates in capital allocation. The VC power law. New VC vehicles.(16:00) On the rise of cross-over investors ("starting somewhere between 2013 and 2016: rise of strategic

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