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Board Member Competencies for the AI World
In this episode of Mintz On Air: Practical Policies, Jennifer Rubin and Ginny Johnson discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping corporate governance and the competencies boards need to remain effective. The conversation explores modernizing board composition and director qualifications, addressing “toxic niceness” through candid board evaluations, aligning director recruitment and succession planning with long-term business strategy, and strengthening collaboration between boards and management to better oversee emerging risks and opportunities in an AI-driven environment.
Delaware Court Confirms: PBC Directors Need Not Maximize Shareholder Value
In this article, Dan DeWolf and Neelam Karamchandani discuss the Delaware Court of Chancery’s landmark Drakes Landing decision, which held that Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) directors are not required to maximize shareholder value in change-of-control transactions. Instead, PBC boards must balance shareholder interests, stakeholder impacts, and the company’s stated public benefit, while benefiting from statutory safe-harbor protections when acting on an informed and disinterested basis. The decision provides founders and directors with greater flexibility to preserve mission-driven objectives in M&A transactions, while underscoring the importance of documenting the board’s balancing process.
Mintz On Air: Practical Policies — Real vs. Robot: Bots in the Boardroom
As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into corporate decision-making, boards must balance the benefits of AI with their fiduciary obligations to shareholders. While AI can enhance efficiency, research, and strategic analysis, it cannot replace the human judgment, accountability, and oversight required of board members. This article explores the legal, governance, and confidentiality risks associated with AI in the boardroom and highlights practical considerations for developing policies that support responsible AI use.
Board of Directors Basics
Board of Directors Basics explores the essential role corporate boards play in guiding and overseeing a company. From how directors are appointed and the key decisions that require board approval to committee structures and director compensation, this article provides a practical overview of board governance fundamentals.
How To Be An Effective Board Member For a Private Company
How to Be an Effective Director examines the responsibilities that come with serving on a private company board. The article explores directors’ fiduciary duties of care, loyalty, and oversight; common conflict-of-interest scenarios; and practical tips for effective board service, offering guidance on how directors can help drive long-term company success while fulfilling their legal and governance obligations.
From the Edge - In the Boardroom: Session 3 - Board Committees
In our third session, “Board Committees,” the team discusses the various types of committees, the role or purpose of committees, committee composition, ESG as it relates to committees, and board committee trends.
From the Edge - In the Boardroom: Session 2 - Running an Effective Board Meeting
Our In the Boardroom: Practical Advice and Guidance podcast series features insights from Mintz Members Steve Osborn, Melanie Levy, and Tom Burton on a wide variety of topics specific to boards. For decades, Steve, Melanie, and Tom have guided companies from inception to exit, and have encountered, navigated, and mitigated innumerable board-related issues. From their experiences, you can learn a great deal. Let’s take a listen!
From the Edge - In the Boardroom: Session 1 - Board Basics
Welcome to our new podcast series In the Boardroom: Practical Advice and Guidance, featuring insights from Mintz Members Steve Osborn, Melanie Levy, and Tom Burton on a wide variety of topics specific to boards. They’ll answer all of your questions related to the “who, what, when, where, and how” of boards.
Key Considerations: Board of Director Composition and Director Recruiting in Early Stage Companies
By Christina Balestracci
The board of directors governs the activities of a company, overseeing and advising management while upholding its fiduciary duties to the company’s shareholders. A board is tasked with making high-level decisions, approving major policies and supervising performance and company strategy. Given its significant role, there are several important and strategic factors to consider when structuring a board of directors.
Creating a Board of Directors: Key Considerations for Startup Companies
By Keunjung Cho
One of the most important decisions that a startup entrepreneur can make is creating a board of directors that will assist the entrepreneur in growing and governing the business. A company’s board of directors is tasked with overseeing and advising management, making key decisions about the company’s business strategies, and representing the interests of the company and its stockholders.
MintzEdge Entrepreneur Perspective: Building for Success - John Sarkisian (Motion Ventures)
In this podcast, Jeff Belk, an early employee of Qualcomm and serial entrepreneur and investor, explains why it is important to build a great board of directors and how to communicate to your board most effectively.
MintzEdge 101: Why Your Startup Needs A CFO – Jeff Gilford (BlackFord Partners)
In this podcast, Jeremy Glaser, co-chair of Mintz Levin’s Venture Capital & Emerging Companies Practice, discusses the role of the CFO in growing companies with Jeff Gilford, co-founder and principal of BlackFord Partners, Inc.
MintzEdge 101: Why Your Management Team Is So Important - Carrie Stone (CStone & Associates)
In this podcast, Carrie Stone discusses the importance of management in the financing process and how venture capitalists assess management teams prior to making an investment decision.
Managing Your Board of Directors - Why Honest, Open Communication Matters
Want to keep your job as CEO? Jeremy Glaser believes that you need to treat your board like you treat others in all successful relationships - from your company to your marriage!
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