Opening the Black Box: Research, Target & Plan for Private Company Boards
Tuesday, Sept. 15  ⬥  10:00 - 10:50 am PT / 1:00 - 1:50 pm ET
 
Track: Gain Ground
 
Private company boards can feel opaque compared to public company governance, yet they offer meaningful opportunities for aspiring and experienced directors. This session demystifies how private companies are structured, who influences board composition, and how to research them effectively. Participants will explore common governance inflection points, such as Series B or C funding, revenue scale thresholds, institutional capital entry, and founder leadership transitions. Attendees will learn how to use platforms such as CB Insights, PitchBook, and Crunchbase, along with lower-cost tools and relationship strategies, to identify board-ready companies and position themselves strategically.
 
Moderator:
Becky Getz
Consultant, RJG Consulting
Navia Benefits
 
Speakers:
Niamh Corbett
Head of Pop Up Boards, Nurole
British Rowing
 
Deb Boyda
Independent Board Director
Home Run Inn, Motivus, Trustmark, ConcieveAbilities
 
Siddika Demir
Board Director & Co-Founder, Keiretsu Forum London
BabelusAI, Keiretsu Forum London