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Boardroom Governance with Evan Epstein

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

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

(1:47) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel

(2:34) Start of interview

(4:12) Laurie's origin story

(6:19) From Management Consulting (Accenture) to Product Innovation (Visa). "What they all had in com... more

(0:00) Intro

(1:34) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel

(2:21) Start of interview

(3:20) Marie's origin story

(5:19) Career Path in Law and Governance. Her time at HP and Agilent Technologies.

(7:50) Transition ... more

(0:00) Intro

(1:24) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel

(2:11) Start of interview *reference to the BRI from LCDA

(3:54) Eddie's origin story

(6:27) Eddie's investment focus

(7:44) The rise of AI and its impact ... more

(0:00) Intro

(1:36) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel

(2:23) Start of interview

(3:11) Steve's origin story

(5:05) His Journey into Journalism

(6:02) The Rise of Governance Movement

(7:00) Transformation of B... more

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Recent Guests

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
Ben Edwards
Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Research, Professor of Law at UNLV
University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Wilson Sonsini (Senior of Counsel)
Episode: Benjamin Edwards: The Rise of Nevada in the Reincorporation Debate
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

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 States7 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 States10 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
    Canada2 years ago
  • Awesome

    Great podcast, very informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    anxnsodkcoapsjdj
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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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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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Eddie Ramos: How AI Is Reshaping Investing and Boardrooms
Q: How are AI and ESG shaping boardroom oversight today?
AI is accelerating decision-making, expanding data availability, and demanding more agile governance, while ESG remains a persistent lens for accountability; boards must adapt by improving risk controls, ensuring talent capable of overseeing AI, and enhancing intra-quarter reporting.
Marie Oh Huber: Governing Through Disruption
Q: How should a board approach chair succession in public companies?
Engage the full board in the selection process with input from the CEO, ensure the new chair has relational intelligence and the ability to challenge thoughtfully, and consider evolution to potential separation of chair and CEO roles as appropriate.
Marie Oh Huber: Governing Through Disruption
Q: What is your AI strategy and how should boards oversee it?
Ask for a clear description of the AI strategy, how it translates to business outcomes, the organization's data readiness, and governance mechanisms; ensure management has a practical AI governance system and clear accountability for risk and performance.
Benjamin Means: The Principles of Family Business Law and Governance
Q: Why has corporate law historically sidelined family relationships in governance?
Because the formal framework focuses on shareholders, directors, and profit-maximization, often treating family dynamics as non-legal or external to corporate efficiency, which leads to insufficient attention to how family ties influence governance outcomes.
Eric Ries: Incorruptible, and the Case for Long-Term Governance Reform
Q: Can you explain the concept of a director's oath and why it matters for board accountability?
A director's oath would formalize an ethical and fiduciary commitment to uphold the organization's mission and long-term interests, elevating governance from compliance to a proactive, integrity-driven standard that guides decision-making.

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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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