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Boardroom Governance with Evan Epstein

Evan Epstein
Corporate Governance
Artificial Intelligence
Venture Capital
ESG
Public Benefit Corporations
Openai
Silicon Valley
Cybersecurity
Shareholder Activism
Geopolitics
Private Equity
Board Diversity
Board Governance
Delaware Corporate Law
Geopolitical Risks
China
AI
Elon Musk
Theranos
Delaware Law

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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(0:00) About the Boardroom Governance Summit (Aug 26-27, 2026)

(0:54) Intro

(2:15) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel.

(3:01) Start of interview. *Reference to prior episode with Terry (E131) from 2024.

(3:50) A... more

(0:00) Intro to this episode

(2:52) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel

(3:39) Start of interview

(4:18) Keith Giarman's origin story. About DHR Global

(9:33) Tony Abate's origin story. Current boards: Wolfspeed,... more

(0:00) Intro *Reference to the Boardroom Governance Summit at Limerick Lane Cellars, Healdsburg, California (Aug 26-27, 2026)

(2:12) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel.

(2:59) Start of interview.

(4:00) Origin St... more

(0:00) Intro, *Reference to the Boardroom Governance Summit (Aug 26-27, 2026)

(2:42) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel.

(3:28) Start of interview. *Reference to prior episode with Greg (E136) from 2024.

(5:14) M... more

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Recent Guests

Keith Giarman
Managing partner of the Private Equity Practice at DHR Global
DHR Global
Episode: Keith Giarman and Tony Abate: Private Equity Boards and the Turnaround Playbook
Tony Abate
Chairman of multiple boards, investor and operating executive
Private equity boards / various companies
Episode: Keith Giarman and Tony Abate: Private Equity Boards and the Turnaround Playbook
Emily Maddox Liggett
Experienced board member and Stanford GSB lecturer in corporate governance and board leadership
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Episode: Emily Liggett: Informed Oversight Without Operational Interference
Greg Gretsch
Founding partner and managing director of Jackson Square Ventures
Jackson Square Ventures
Episode: Greg Gretsch: Venture Capital in the AI Supercycle
Laurie Yoler
Venture capital investor at Playground Global; former Tesla and Zoox board member
Playground Global; boards including Tesla, Zoox, Church & Dwight
Episode: Laurie Yoler: Boards at the Edge of Innovation
Marie Oh Huber
Public company director, educator, former chief legal officer of eBay and Agilent Technologies
Board member at Portland General Electric; Stanford Law School fellow
Episode: Marie Oh Huber: Governing Through Disruption
Eddie Ramos
Investment leader and board director
Leadview Capital; Bullpen; Calvert ESG funds (board)
Episode: Eddie Ramos: How AI Is Reshaping Investing and Boardrooms
Steven Lipin
Founder and CEO of Gladstone Place Partners, strategic communications and investor relations advisor
Gladstone Place Partners
Episode: Steven Lipin: Activism, M&A, and the Rising Stakes of Board Communication
Benjamin Means
Professor of Law at the University of South Carolina and author of Principles of Family Business Law
University of South Carolina
Episode: Benjamin Means: The Principles of Family Business Law and Governance

Host

Evan Epstein
Host of Boardroom Governance Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 93 ratings
  • Master class in corp governance

    Evan always has super informative and engaging guests. He keeps the conversation lively and always brings up timely issues.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Morado816
    United States9 months ago
  • Mixed.

    Great when talking to board members terrible when talking to people selling to board members. Stop the pitch folks.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Bay W.
    United Statesa year ago
  • Very informative

    Evan has insightful conversations with corporate governance experts. A great listen for anyone interested in how boards work and why governance matters.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TMM144
    United Statesa year ago
  • Essential Resource

    Such a great resource on governance generally, but also has a good dose of digital/tech in the mix. Very helpful for board directors with a learning mindset"

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Speedyshopper
    Canada2 years ago
  • Awesome

    Great podcast, very informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    anxnsodkcoapsjdj
    United States2 years ago

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Audience values timely, practical perspectives from leading governance experts.
Many find the discussions informative and engaging, especially around AI governance and board dynamics.
Several reviews note the depth and relevance for directors, though some wish episode lengths were tighter.
Listeners praise the show for its high-caliber guests and actionable governance insights.

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Keith Giarman and Tony Abate: Private Equity Boards and the Turnaround Playbook
Q: What makes a board effective in the PE context, and how is board composition designed to support a turnaround?
An effective PE board combines diverse skill sets, from strategic finance to industry-specific expertise, and emphasizes engagement outside formal meetings, clear decision ownership by the CEO, and a balanced mix of independent and PE-director perspectives to drive timely, disciplined execution.
Keith Giarman and Tony Abate: Private Equity Boards and the Turnaround Playbook
Q: Give us a little bit of your take on how you help private equity boards and what distinguishes them vis-a-vis other boards.
Private equity boards require a mix of hands-on, strategic coaching and governance discipline, with a focus on rapid, periodical alignment between lenders/owners and management, a clearly defined three-to-four-year turnaround plan, and a cadence that emphasizes execution over mere governance processes.
Greg Gretsch: Venture Capital in the AI Supercycle
Q: How do you evaluate AI-enabled portfolio companies and manage risk on the board?
Evaluation spans sustainable differentiation, network effects, systems of record, and regulated workflows; governance should pressure-test management on AI strategy and its operational implications.
Laurie Yoler: Boards at the Edge of Innovation
Q: What are the main differences you see between board governance across private venture-backed, private non-venture, private equity, and public companies?
She explains that venture-backed boards are a roller coaster focused on building from a blank sheet, private non-venture boards act as advisory with family-driven missions, private equity boards are finance-driven with shorter horizons and active operational input, and public boards emphasize governance, leadership, and scalable rigor, with learning from each format.
Laurie Yoler: Boards at the Edge of Innovation
Q: How did you come across your Tesla board and what was it like in the beginning?
Laurie describes being day-one involved with Tesla through her earlier work at Packet Design, joining as an initial board member before Elon Musk's deeper involvement, and facing funding challenges, intense scrutiny, and the need to assemble a capable leadership team in an unproven market.

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This program centers on high-signal conversations with governance veterans, lawyers, investors, academics, and top executives who shape how boards oversee risk, strategy, and accountability. Across recent episodes, topics span AI governance, boardroom dynamics, executive succession, cross-border incorporation, culture as a governance lever, and crisis/comms management for boards. Guests frequently dissect how institutional investors, venture and private markets, and regulatory shifts influence board oversight, with practical takeaways for directors, chairs, and senior executives. The show is likely especially useful for governance practitioners seeking actionable insights on how to balance oversight with leadership support in fast-moving te... more

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1. Keith Giarman
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7. Eddie Ramos
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