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Boardroom Governance with Evan Epstein

Evan Epstein
Corporate Governance
Venture Capital
AI
ESG
Boardroom Diversity
Trados
Board Culture
Nacd Blue Ribbon Commission
Institutional Investors
Fiduciary Duties
Delaware Corporate Law
Whistleblower Protection
Climate Disclosure Rules
Environmental Risks
Silicon Valley
AI Governance
Taskrabbit
Shareholder Activism
Athena Alliance
Geopolitics

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) Intro

(1:31) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel

(2:18) Start of interview

(3:10) Ben's origin story

(7:14) Embracing Nevada as Home. Joining University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) in 2017.

(10:14) Joining... more

(0:00) Intro

(1:35) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel

(2:22) Start of interview

(3:01) Joelle's origin story

(7:00) The Journey of Paradigm, the culture company she co-founded in 2014. "Our goal is to help orga... more

(0:00) Intro

(1:29) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel.

(2:15) Start of interview. *Reference to prior episode with Leo Strine (E100)

(3:09) The Call of Conscience and The Current Moment (reference to his speech ... more

(0:00) Intro

(2:04) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel

(2:50) Start of interview

(3:51) Betsy's origin story

(9:14) The HealthSouth Board Scandal

(16:35) Her preference when picking what boards to serve on

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Recent Guests

Joelle Emerson
CEO and co-founder of Paradigm, a firm advising on culture and organizational systems
Paradigm
Episode: Joelle Emerson: Why Company Culture Is a Core Governance Issue
Leo Strine
Former Chief Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
Episode: Leo Strine: Delaware’s Moment, AI Guardrails, and a Call of Conscience
Betsy Atkins
An experienced director with extensive board service, including on 38 public company boards and involvement in 17 IPOs.
Episode: Betsy Atkins: Why Directors Must Become More Entrepreneurial and Change-Adaptive
Michael Ewens
Professor at Columbia Business School specializing in venture capital and private equity
Columbia Business School
Episode: Michael Ewens (Columbia Business School): What the Data Reveals About Startup Boards and Private Equity
Jennifer Ceran
Finance executive and board member with extensive experience in Treasury leadership and the CFO role
Episode: Jennifer Ceran: From Treasury to CFO to the Boardroom
Jeff Epstein
Operating partner at Bessemer Venture Partners, former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Oracle, active board member.
Bessemer Venture Partners
Episode: Jeff Epstein (Bessemer Venture Partners): Why Effective Boards Spend Time on Decisions Not Yet Made
Richard Blake
Partner at Wilson Sonsini and leader of the firm's public companies practice, author of the Silicon Valley 150 Corporate Governance Report
Wilson Sonsini
Episode: Richard Blake: Key Takeaways from the 2025 Silicon Valley 150 Governance Report
Michelle Leder
Founder and editor-in-chief of Footnoted.com, specializing in uncovering significant information in SEC filings.
Footnoted.com
Episode: Michelle Leder (Footnoted): Uncovering Hidden Risks in SEC Filings
Erik Lie
The Amelia Tippie Chair in Finance and Professor at the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa
Tippie College of Business, University of Iowa
Episode: Erik Lie: Catching Cheats, Fraud Detection, and the Board’s Evolving Role

Host

Evan Epstein
Host of in-depth discussions featuring leading experts in corporate governance, drawing on a wealth of knowledge across various related fields.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 92 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 States5 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 States8 months 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
    Canadaa year ago
  • Awesome

    Great podcast, very informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    anxnsodkcoapsjdj
    United States2 years ago

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Some criticism pertains to the length of discussions, suggesting that while the content is rich, there could be more concise elements.
Insightful discussions on corporate governance with leading experts make this a top resource for anyone in or aspiring to board positions.
Reviews highlight the quality of guests and the engaging nature of the conversations, emphasizing their relevance to current governance challenges.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Joelle Emerson: Why Company Culture Is a Core Governance Issue
Q: How do you view the role of CHROs in the boardroom and the evolution of compliance vs culture?
CHROs should be senior leaders focused on linking culture to performance, learning, and org health; compliance is the baseline, but real value comes from integrating culture into strategy, measurement, and long-term governance rather than ticking boxes.
Joelle Emerson: Why Company Culture Is a Core Governance Issue
Q: Who are your mentors and what did you learn from them?
A distributed mentorship approach where I seek guidance from CHROs on board dynamics, founders on scaling as a CEO, and peers in parenting and leadership communities to navigate diverse challenges; no single mentor dominates, but a network provides varied insights.
Joelle Emerson: Why Company Culture Is a Core Governance Issue
Q: What are the one, two, three books that have greatly influenced your life?
Mindset by Carol Dweck was transformative, teaching the value of embracing challenge and growth; Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson reframed how systems design affects progress; Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel offered a perspective on scale and being part of a larger story that informs how I operate.
Erik Lie: Catching Cheats, Fraud Detection, and the Board’s Evolving Role
Q: What do you think about the evolving role of AI in fraud detection?
AI has the potential to enhance fraud detection by identifying patterns but also poses new risks through deep fakes.
Erik Lie: Catching Cheats, Fraud Detection, and the Board’s Evolving Role
Q: How hard is it in your opinion for the board to really fulfill their role as catching these cheats?
It is very difficult for boards to monitor fraud in private companies due to the close relationships with founders and potential conflicts of interest.

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Topics center around corporate governance, focusing on the challenges and dynamics of board leadership and management in today's changing environment. Engaging conversations with seasoned professionals, such as former judges, finance executives, and venture partners, delve into pressing issues like ethical leadership, AI implications in governance, and the evolving landscape shaped by shareholder activism and regulatory changes. The long-form interviews allow for a comprehensive exploration of the nuances in governance practices, providing listeners with valuable insights into the intersections of law, business strategy, and technology within the corporate world.

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Recent guests on Boardroom Governance include:

1. Joelle Emerson
2. Leo Strine
3. Betsy Atkins
4. Michael Ewens
5. Jennifer Ceran
6. Jeff Epstein
7. Richard Blake
8. Michelle Leder

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