3rd VC-Backed Board Academy (VCBA)
At Cooley SF on May 14, 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 Navigating Conflicts of Interest
- The Evolving VC Funding Landscape: Key Insights for Boards
- Managing Risk: AI, Cybersecurity, and Other Regulatory Challenges
- Compensation in Startups: Balancing Incentives, Liquidity, and Governance
- Boardroom Dynamics in VC-Backed Boards
- Leadership in Crisis: Handling Transitions, Layoffs, and Shutdowns
- Board Composition & Structure: Scaling Governance from Startup to IPO
*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.