Boardroom Governance with Evan Epstein

Evan Epstein
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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.

  1. Wolfe Tone & Heather Gates (Deloitte): Insights on Private Company Governance

    28 OCT

    Wolfe Tone & Heather Gates (Deloitte): Insights on Private Company Governance

    Wolfe Tone is the leader of Deloitte Private for the US and globally, and Heather Gates is the national Emerging Growth Company (EGC) business leader for Deloitte, overseeing the firm’s EGC, Private Equity, and Deloitte Private Audit & Assurance teams. We dive into governance practices in privately-held businesses, covering closely held corporations, LLCs, family-owned enterprises, and VC- and PE-backed companies. Additionally, we explore insights from Deloitte’s 2024 Private Company Outlook Survey, the role of independent directors, and the evolving landscape of ESG and cybersecurity. Finally, we discuss the rise of public benefit corporation structures in AI companies, board-driven talent management, and trust as a core tenet of governance. If you like this show, please consider subscribing, leaving a review or sharing this podcast on social media. You can also contribute as a Patron on the link patreon.com/BoardroomGovernancePod or you can subscribe to the Boardroom Governance Newsletter at evanepstein.substack.com This podcast is sponsored by the American College of Governance Counsel.

    57 min
  2. Valeria Café: Leading Governance Innovation in Brazil as IBGC CEO

    21 OCT

    Valeria Café: Leading Governance Innovation in Brazil as IBGC CEO

    Valeria Café is the CEO of the Brazilian Institute of Corporate Governance (IBGC), Brazil's foremost organization dedicated to promoting corporate governance excellence. Fresh off my keynote at IBGC’s 25th Annual Summit in São Paulo, Valeria and I explore her inspiring journey, the mission and impact of IBGC, and the key takeaways from the summit. We also unpack the latest governance trends shaping Brazil, including ESG, geopolitics, board dynamics, innovation, anti-corruption, and integrity challenges in the boardroom. Don't miss this insightful conversation on governance from one of Brazil’s most influential leaders. If you like this show, please consider subscribing, leaving a review, or sharing this podcast on social media. You can also contribute as a Patron on the link patreon.com/BoardroomGovernancePod or you can subscribe to the Boardroom Governance Newsletter at evanepstein.substack.com This podcast is sponsored by the American College of Governance Counsel.

    40 min
  3. Barry Lawson Williams: Addressing Board Refreshment—"the Most Pressing Issue in Corporate Governance Today"

    14 OCT

    Barry Lawson Williams: Addressing Board Refreshment—"the Most Pressing Issue in Corporate Governance Today"

    Barry Lawson Williams is a retired director who has served on the boards of 14 public companies. Since 2012, Barry has dedicated himself to promoting diversity in corporate boardrooms and mentoring Black professionals. Widely regarded as an icon in the Black corporate board community, he has led several impactful board-related projects. Our conversation explores his journey through corporate boards, his significant board-related projects, and his insights on board committee work. We also discuss the origin and evolution of the BCBR Program at Santa Clara University, the impact of California's board diversity laws, and the challenges of navigating the current political landscape. Ultimately, we address what he considers the most pressing issue in corporate governance today: board refreshment.

    54 min
  4. Boardroom Diversity and the Black Corporate Board Readiness Program

    7 OCT

    Boardroom Diversity and the Black Corporate Board Readiness Program

    This episode features Dennis Lanham—the Sr Assistant Dean of Exec Ed and Executive Director of the Silicon Valley Executive Center at Santa Clara University—and BCBR alumni Zain Oke, Vice President at AAA and board member, and Dianna Jones, Director of Legal Compliance at Uber and board member. We dive into the origins, mission, and focus of the Black Corporate Board Readiness (BCBR) program at Santa Clara University, exploring the progress it has made and the challenges Black board directors face in today's corporate climate. Our discussion covers the evolution of board diversity, including the impact of California's SB-826 and AB-979 legislation. We also navigate the complexities of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) challenges, offering valuable recommendations for executives considering joining corporate boards. If you like this show, please consider subscribing, leaving a review, or sharing this podcast on social media. You can also contribute as a Patron on the link patreon.com/BoardroomGovernancePod or you can subscribe to the Boardroom Governance Newsletter at evanepstein.substack.com This podcast is sponsored by the American College of Governance Counsel.

    57 min
  5. Maggie Wilderotter: Strategic Oversight and the Attributes of Great Directors

    30 SEPT

    Maggie Wilderotter: Strategic Oversight and the Attributes of Great Directors

    Maggie Wilderotter is a seasoned executive and board member with extensive experience leading both Fortune 500 companies and startups. She currently serves on the boards of Fortinet, Costco, and Sana Biotechnology, and she is the Chairwoman of DocuSign. She has held significant leadership roles, including serving as the CEO of Frontier Communications from 2004 to 2015. Impressively, she has served on 56 corporate boards—36 public and 20 private companies—and acts as a senior advisor to many private equity and venture capital-backed companies and firms. In our discussion, we talk about her remarkable board career, explore the differences between serving on public and private companies, and gain her insights on boardroom leadership. We also address topics like boardroom education, strategic oversight, and the attributes of great directors. Stay tuned for an enlightening conversation with one of the most experienced directors in corporate America. If you like this show, please consider subscribing, leaving a review, or sharing this podcast on social media. You can also contribute as a Patron on the link patreon.com/BoardroomGovernancePod or you can subscribe to the Boardroom Governance Newsletter at evanepstein.substack.com This podcast is sponsored by the American College of Governance Counsel.

    48 min
  6. Peter Gleason: CEO of NACD on 2024 Board Practices and Oversight Surveys – Trends and Takeaways

    23 SEPT

    Peter Gleason: CEO of NACD on 2024 Board Practices and Oversight Surveys – Trends and Takeaways

    Peter Gleason is the President and CEO of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD). In this podcast, we talk about the results of board practices and oversight surveys conducted by NACD on technology oversight, CEO succession planning, board leadership succession, and board reporting. We also discuss some of NACD’s Blue Ribbon Commission Reports on culture as the foundation (2023), and technology oversight (2024). We then address the upcoming NACD Annual Summit in Washington DC, and navigating geopolitical and increased politicization in the boardroom. If you like this show, please consider subscribing, leaving a review, or sharing this podcast on social media. You can also contribute as a Patron on the link patreon.com/BoardroomGovernancePod or you can subscribe to the Boardroom Governance Newsletter at evanepstein.substack.com This podcast is sponsored by the American College of Governance Counsel.

    51 min
  7. Cedric Bru: CEO of Taulia (now part of SAP) on Boardroom Dynamics and the Value of Teamwork

    9 SEPT

    Cedric Bru: CEO of Taulia (now part of SAP) on Boardroom Dynamics and the Value of Teamwork

    Cedric Bru is CEO of Taulia, a fintech provider of working capital management solutions headquartered in SF, CA. In March of 2022, Taulia became part of SAP. We talk about his management and board journey, from large tech companies to startups, and the exit strategy behind the acquisition of Taulia by SAP. We also dive into boardroom dynamics, the impact of AI in business, geopolitics, and the current economic landscape. If you like this show, please consider subscribing, leaving a review, or sharing this podcast on social media. You can also contribute as a Patron on the link patreon.com/BoardroomGovernancePod or you can subscribe to the Boardroom Governance Newsletter at evanepstein.substack.com This podcast is sponsored by the American College of Governance Counsel.

    57 min
  8. Yvonne Wassenaar: On Boardroom Dynamics and Trends from Silicon Valley

    2 SEPT

    Yvonne Wassenaar: On Boardroom Dynamics and Trends from Silicon Valley

    In this episode, I sit down with Yvonne Wassenaar, a seasoned Silicon Valley C-level executive and board member with experience across public, private equity-backed, and venture-backed companies. She currently serves on the boards of Forrester, Rubrik, Arista Networks, JFrog, Alation, Braze, and InfoBlox. She also serves on the boards of Harvey Mudd College and UCLA Anderson's Easton Technology Management Center. Our conversation dives into her executive career and board journey, explores the dynamics of different types of boards, and tackles the pressing 'stay private vs. go public' debate. We also dive into the AI boom, cybersecurity in an increasingly digital world, the impact of geopolitics, and the evolving landscape of ESG. If you like this show, please consider subscribing, leaving a review, or sharing this podcast on social media. You can also contribute as a Patron on the link patreon.com/BoardroomGovernancePod or you can subscribe to the Boardroom Governance Newsletter at evanepstein.substack.com This podcast is sponsored by the American College of Governance Counsel.

    59 min
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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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