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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.

(1:27) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel.

(2:14) Start of interview. *Reference to prior episodes/reports with Richard (E126 from Feb 2024 and E158 from Dec 2024)

(3:11) AI dominance in public and ... more

(0:00) Intro

(1:21) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel

(2:08) Start of interview

(2:36) Michelle's origin story

(4:33) The Origins of Footnoted (started in 2003)

(6:36) Understanding SEC Filings and Disclosures... more

(0:00) Intro

(1:30) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel

(2:16) Start of interview

(3:01) Erik's origin story

(6:10) His role at the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa.

(7:49) Exploring his book... more

(0:00) Intro

(1:55) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel

(2:42) Start of interview

(3:56) Sue's origin story

(5:42) The Rise of Biotech and her Career Journey (BioRad, Dupont, Amersham and Affymetrix)

(12:04) Tra... more

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Recent Guests

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
Sue Siegel
A highly accomplished executive, investor, and board member with over three decades in innovation across life sciences, healthcare, and technology.
Episode: Sue Siegel: Innovation, Life Sciences, and Governance in a Changing World
Karen Page
General Partner and Board Partner at B Capital
B Capital
Episode: Karen Page: Venture Boards, Founder Governance, and the Path from Startup to Scale
Stephen Bainbridge
William D. Warren Distinguished Professor of Law at UCLA Law School and leading corporate law scholar
UCLA Law School
Episode: Stephen Bainbridge (UCLA): The State of Corporate Law and Governance in the U.S.
Brad Feld
A veteran venture capital investor, co-founder of Foundry and Techstars, and co-author of Startup Boards.
Episode: Brad Feld: Startup Boards and Lessons from Four Decades in VC
Steven Wolfe Pereira
Founder and CEO of Alpha, an AI governance platform
Alpha
Episode: State of the Markets and AI with Steven Wolfe Pereira
Teresa Briggs
Seasoned board member and former Deloitte Vice Chair
Episode: Teresa Briggs: Audit Committees, AI, and the Evolving Role of Corporate Directors.

Host

Evan Epstein
Host of the Boardroom Governance Podcast

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 States2 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 States5 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 States8 months 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 Statesa year ago

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The topics discussed are relevant and timely, with many listeners praising the in-depth exploration of complex governance issues.
Some listeners find the longer format of episodes sometimes meandering, suggesting a tighter focus could enhance engagement.
Listeners appreciate the informative and engaging nature of conversations, particularly valuing the insights from industry experts.

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Talking Points

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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.
Erik Lie: Catching Cheats, Fraud Detection, and the Board’s Evolving Role
Q: How do you think about that division as a first order of matters?
Data availability is more challenging in private markets, which complicates fraud detection efforts.
Sue Siegel: Innovation, Life Sciences, and Governance in a Changing World
Q: How do you see the rising influence of AI impacting corporate governance?
Sue explains that AI is creating a pace of change that necessitates a more dynamic model of governance, requiring boards to adapt quickly and responsibly.
Sue Siegel: Innovation, Life Sciences, and Governance in a Changing World
Q: Can you tell us a little bit more about your background?
Sue Siegel shares that she has roots in Southeast Asia, grew up in Puerto Rico, and has a diverse cultural background influenced by her family's dedication to education.

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1. Richard Blake
2. Michelle Leder
3. Erik Lie
4. Sue Siegel
5. Karen Page
6. Stephen Bainbridge
7. Brad Feld
8. Steven Wolfe Pereira

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