3rd VC-Backed Board Academy (VCBA)
At Cooley’s SF Offices on Wed May 14th, 2025
The VC-Backed Board Academy (VCBA) is a one-day executive education program specifically designed for board members of private venture-backed companies.
The program focuses on the unique corporate governance challenges faced by startup boards, including some of the following topics:
- Fiduciary Duties and Conflict of Interests in VC-Backed Companies
- Board Functions and Preparing for and Running Board Meetings
- Liquidity and Compensation Trends in VC-Backed Companies
- Corporate Venture Capital and Private Equity in the Boardroom
- Risk Management and Oversight Duties
- Succession Planning
- Board Composition and Structure
*Please note that the program is limited to board members of venture-backed companies including investors, founders, senior management, and independent directors. Admission to the program is open to qualified participants as determined by the program directors.