As a significant player in the gig economy, Uber has often been in the spotlight, and each step or misstep is regularly debated in the media. Find out what it takes to be a part of what has been called a “once-in-a-generation company” and hear a candid and in-depth conversation about the challenges and opportunities that today’s leaders in the high-tech world face.

As a significant player in the gig economy, Uber has often been in the spotlight, and each step or misstep is regularly debated in the media. Find out what it takes to be a part of what has been called a “once-in-a-generation company” and hear a candid and in-depth conversation about the challenges and opportunities that today’s leaders in the high-tech world face.

As a significant player in the gig economy, Uber has often been in the spotlight, and each step or misstep is regularly debated in the media. Find out what it takes to be a part of what has been called a “once-in-a-generation company” and hear a candid and in-depth conversation about the challenges and opportunities that today’s leaders in the high-tech world face.

Join us for an engaging discussion on what it means to be appointed as a Director of a Board by sharing the experiences of long term Director David Pyott, newly appointed Director Christine Scheunemann, and George Anderson, who regularly represents Boards looking for their next…

Thank You to Our Sponsors!         Special purpose acquisition companies (SPACS) have exploded as an increasingly popular way for private companies to go public.  There were more SPAC IPOs in 2020 than traditional IPOs.  The market for SPAC IPOs and so-called “de-SPAC”…

Thank You to Our Sponsor!             Value-chain management plays a critical role in the complexity of supply chains. Directors face the evolving marketplace, which demands boundaryless thinking to ensure a supply chain that reacts quickly to continuously changing needs.  Our…

Life has suddenly and unexpectedly been disrupted for everyone, whether you are a board director or on the management team. We didn’t make a conscious choice to disrupt our lives or our company’s stability; circumstances made it for us. In this session, techniques to turn…

Join our Fireside Chat with Jenny Ming, former President & CEO of Charlotte Russe, and former President of Old Navy, as she discusses her career and leadership journey with interviewer extraordinaire, Rick Bennett, President & CEO of ValueEdge Advisors. Hear from one of the most…

We find ourselves living “in interesting times,” which may stay “interesting” for longer than anticipated. Our current reality has created an entirely different future and has accelerated the pace of human capital transformation. In our new normal, boards of directors are pressed to review their workforce strategies…

As boards respond to the challenges and limitations regarding privacy, cyber and related regulatory issues, one of their key goals is to avoid costly mistakes, with a focus on making savvy, highly effective decisions that will safeguard the organization. As privacy and cybersecurity converge, it is…

Public companies are continuously searching for qualified board candidates. The new California mandate, requiring the inclusion of women on boards, creates even greater demand. Understand the full scope of what it means to be a director on a publicly-traded company board. Let the Corporate Directors…

Data can be one of the organizations most powerful tools and serve as an accelerator to empower innovation.  It is critical that a company capture and analyze new information and trends that could impact its business outcomes. Most organizations today are data-rich. The amount of…

At this uniquely challenging time, where crises have collided, boards of directors are facing a new reality brought about by a pandemic and the explosion of issues related to equality, diversity and inclusion. Our panel of experts will discuss how – at this moment of truth…

Our experts will discuss the impact of this disruption and offer solutions to overcoming major breakdowns in the production and distribution of a supply chain.

One of the top priorities of a company’s board of directors is ensuring that an effective CEO succession plan is in place. To achieve this goal, the board must focus on identifying and developing experienced, highly qualified executives who will be equipped to step into key roles when necessary. When the right leader is on top, with a successor identified, the risks to both business continuity and organizational performance is significantly reduced. Our

Boards of directors, CEOs and organizational leaders are being faced with abrupt shifts in every facet of their business in a new reality, which was unimaginable just a few months ago. Join us to hear from experienced CEOs and board directors about resilience and what it takes to pivot effectively in the midst of turmoil and uncertainty.