A foundational element to building a successful company is strong leadership, which goes beyond a company’s management team to include its board of directors. The primary role of a company’s board of directors is to provide corporate oversight and governance for management and to represent shareholders’ interests. However, an effective board can also contribute to a company’s vision and strategy and ensure alignment on the vision for the business.

This session will discuss key considerations for entrepreneurs when building a board of directors as well as best practices for aligning incentives and engaging both independent and investor directors to maximize value for all shareholders.