On Boards Podcast

In this episode, Christopher Mirabile, Executive Chair of Launchpad Venture Group, explores the pivotal role of boards in startup companies and discusses how boards can be both a critical support system as well as a driver of success. We love our listeners! Drop us a line or give us guest suggestions here . Big Ideas/Thoughts/Quotes "Life is too short to suffer with the wrong people in your boardr...

In this episode, Rick Williams, a seasoned executive, advisor, board director, prolific writer - - and the author of the new book, Create the Future, shares his journey writing the book and key leadership takeaways. Rick's core idea in  Create the Future is that leaders create the future by the decisions they make Impactful leaders believe they can create the future, and they change uncertainty in...

With an extensive background in policy, advocacy, and corporate governance, Karen shares insights from her roles at Pfizer, iFIT Health & Fitness, and the NAACP.   She recounts her journey to becoming a board member including her experiences during the IPO process at iFIT, and the challenges and triumphs of leading through turbulent times.   Additionally, Karen reflects on the significance of dive...

Jennifer Jukanovich, a seasoned nonprofit leader with nearly three decades of experience discusses her forthcoming book, The Culturally Conscious Board: Setting the Boardroom Table for Impact , which explores the importance of board culture in achieving organizational success. The conversation addresses a number of important aspects of board governance, including board culture and the critical rol...

In this episode Michael Talmanson and Dereick Wood discuss the critical importance of D&O coverage for board members. They set the context with a backdrop of Newfront's recent capital infusion led by Goldman Sachs emphasizing the company's innovative approach to combining technology with insurance expertise. We love our listeners! Drop us a line or give us guest suggestions here . Big Ideas/Though...

Michael Greeley has extensive experience in venture capital and significant board experience across a multitude of investment boards. In this episode, he shares his experience and lessons learned, emphasizing the evolving nature of board governance, the strategic importance of independent directors and the future of healthcare. We love our listeners! Drop us a line or give us guest suggestions her...

We love our listeners! Drop us a line or give us guest suggestions here . Episode Description Nav Singh has held leadership roles at McKinsey's Boston office, including Managing Partner for Boston and Leader of the Global Innovation Practice. After retiring from McKinsey in 2023, he launched a new entrepreneurial venture, called 2123iX.                                  In this episode Nav's shares...

Angela Jackson is the founder of Future Forward Strategies, an award winning social entrepreneur, a global C-suite executive and an experienced board member. In this episode Angela discusses joining the board of Needham bank, a mutual bank that took itself public in December 2023, as well as her research – and her vison – of the future of work. We love our listeners! Drop us a line or give us gues...

Episode 64 of On Boards Podcast features Charles Shirley, the Northeast Regional Leader for PricewaterhouseCoopers Private Practice. The episode dives deep into the nuances of effective board governance, with Shirley sharing insights from his extensive experience advising companies and serving on nonprofit boards. Here are the key highlights: We love our listeners! Drop us a line or give us guest...

Stefania Mallett, co-founder and former CEO of ezCater, shares her entrepreneurial journey and insights into effective board governance. She emphasizes the importance of board composition, highlighting the pivotal role of understanding marketplaces and the nuances of investor-backed boards.   Stefania also discusses the crucial dynamic between CEOs and board chairs, the challenges in communicating...

Jocelyn Moore, a seasoned board member and former NFL executive, shares her diverse career experiences from Capitol Hill to the boardrooms of major technology companies like DraftKings and OppFi. Jocelyn discusses the intricate journey that led her to influential roles in corporate governance, emphasizing the importance of diversity in leadership and the ethical implications of AI in decision-maki...

Paul Braverman was a cultural force behind the growth and success of Wellington Management which currently has over $1.3 trillion under management.  Since retiring in 2007, he has served on over 17 boards of directors, including boards of public and private companies and nonprofit organizations. In this episode we discuss the most important drivers of board success. We love our listeners! Drop us...

Lisa Spadafora Thompson the founder and CEO of Sturbridge Growth Partners, a virtual network of consultants, thought leaders, and practitioner specializing in growth strategies, talks about her experience as a consultant and how she has used those skill to become an impactful board member.  We love our listeners! Drop us a line or give us guest suggestions here .   Links: Bio: linkedin.com/in/lisa...

Ian Roffman advises boards, directors and company executives when there is trouble - a government subpoena, a whistleblower complaint, a letter or a phone call from a government regulator.  In this episode we talk about what a board and management should do when this happens - and how they can position themselves in advance for an inquiry by the government. Big Ideas/Thoughts/Quotes: Our guest Ian...

Pratt Wiley is the CEO of the Partnership, a 35 year old organization whose mission is to provide leadership development for professionals and executives of color across every stage of a professional's career life cycle. In this episode we will hear about the incredibly impactful work The Partnership has done, and continues to do, to change the lives of many talented people – and the  communities...

Ham is an active long-time member of the Boston entrepreneurial community, a seasoned board members, a prolific author on the subject of boards/governance and the founder of the Launchpad Venture Group, one of the driving forces behind organized angel investing in the United States. In this episode Ham, we discuss many areas of board practice with someone that for many years has helped and written...

Meghan Juday is a fourth-generation leader and Chairman of the Board of Ideal Industries, a 100+ year old family business.  In this episode Meghan talks about her journey to become the first woman leader in the family business, and some of the lessons about family and governance she learned along the way. Thanks for listening ! We love our listeners! Drop us a line or give us guest suggestions her...

Alissa Hsu Lynch serves on the board of Pulmonx (NASDAQ: LUNG) which a medical device company and she comes from a diverse career with leadership roles and Johnson & Johnson and Google Cloud. In this episode we discuss digital transformation in healthcare, board's role and advice for boards. Thanks for listening ! We love our listeners! Drop us a line or give us guest suggestions here . Big Ideas/...

Michael Peregrine advises boards of directors on matters of sensitivity and controversy, often in connection with corporate and fiduciary crises. In this episode we discuss examples of such including Silicon Valley Bank and the board's role, board diversity, the danger of deference to strong CEOs and the challenges that AI raises for boards. Thanks for listening ! We love our listeners! Drop us a...

In this episode Steve Gullans talks about the board's role for life biotech startups and IPOs, Scientific Advisory Boards, how therapeutic drug companies are different and orphan drugs – and everything life science.   Thanks for listening ! We love our listeners! Drop us a line or give us guest suggestions here .   Links:   Steve Gullans Bio Metis Minds   Big Ideas/Thoughts/Quotes: Background -  S...

Maria is the President and CEO of The Chicago Network, a group of women business leaders in the Chicago area whose purpose is to empower women to lead.  In this episode we talk about The Chicago Network, its history, their work on getting more women on boards and important aspects of board diversity     Thanks for listening ! We love our listeners! Drop us a line or give us guest suggestions here...

Melissa Sampson McMorrow chairs the Tax Department at the law firm of Nutter McClennen & Fish and co-chairs Nutter's Nonprofit and Social Impact Practice Group. In this episode we talk about models of governance structures for Impact Philanthropy Enterprises - ranging from Newman's Own to Patagonia. We also discuss Massachusetts guidelines for diversity, equity, and inclusion on the boards of Mass...

Maria Castañón Moats is the leader of PricewaterhouseCoopers' Governance Insights Center and previously served as PwC's Chief Diversity officer.  In this episode we speak with her about PwC's 2022 Annual Corporate Directors Survey, which included the views of over 700 public company directors, about the important issues facing boards and how directors view them. Thanks for listening ! We love our...

Jennifer Buras advises clients, primarily senior executives, on career development, including in many instances their first board seat.  In this episode she discusses how to prepare your first board seat – and succeed. Thanks for listening ! We love our listeners! Drop us a line or give us guest suggestions  here . Quotes Preparing a client for a first Board Seat  "What is your personal brand? Wha...

In this episode, Bridget Ross talks about her career in life sciences and her most recent roles: CEO of a medical device startup, and independent board member of a medical device company; the difference between her private and public company board experience; and the challenge of growing into two new roles during the pandemic. Thanks for listening ! We love our listeners! Drop us a line or give us...