Strategic Perspectives for the Boardroom
Curating intellectual capital at the intersection of media, technology, and governance. Explore our latest publications, research, and executive insights.
Publications
All for One … or One by One?
Raise Your Hand … and Your Pay?
Intellectual Property — 101: A User's Guide
IP-What Every Lawyer & Every Client Must Understand
What Private Company Boards Need More than Public Company Boards
Facebook Board Challenges
Private Equity Boards
Creating Shareholder Liquidity
Time for GE to Split Up the CEO-Chairman Job?
(Directors and Boards, 2018)
Directors Guide to Reducing Cyber Security Risks
20 steps Directors can take to reduce cyber security risks to themselves and their boards.
Doomsday signals for Directors (Directors and Boards, 2015)
Warning signs that directors and boards need to look for that indicate trouble ahead
The Board's 'Seven Year Itch'
How companies could benefit by having directors take a one-year sabbatical after lengthy terms in office.
What Public Company Directors Might Learn From The PE Playbook
Creating shareholder value: actions that public directors may learn from private equity boards.
Sign Your Own John Hancock
Why directors should write the annual letter to shareholders.
Every Company is a Media Company
Every Board Director and CEO needs to learn to think like a media company. Reasons why, methods and benefits are detailed.
Money for Nothing or Smart Business Move?
Ten things you need to know about licensing celebrity likenesses.
NACD Blue Ribbon Commission on Effectiveness of the Lead Director
Blue Ribbon Commission Paper to increase Lead Director Effectiveness.
Board Calls – Weekly is the New Quarterly
Why Boards, management and shareholders benefit from short weekly board calls.
Keys to Success: Five Steps to Raising Capital
Five items for entrepreneurs to keep in mind as they go to the capital markets.
Raising Capital
Entrepreneurs and the capital markets.
Appearances & Keynotes
Panelist, "Corporate Risk Management"
The M&A Process
FENG
Panelist: Board of Directors Boot Camp: Roles and Responsibilities
Panelist: Intellectual Property: What Every Lawyer & Every Client Must Understand
Building Big: Actionable Frameworks for 2025 Startup Success
Board Director Education
Moderator, NACD panel, "ESG and the Board"
Moderator, NACD panel, "Board Culture and Dynamics"
Presentation, Strategic Forum
Interview with Zoom CIO Harry Moseley at the Executive Forum, "Evolving WFH"
Interview with Wall Street Reporter Miriam Gottfried covering private equity and media industries
Interview with Frans Vermeulen, COO, TruOptik
Interview with MacQuarie Senior Analyst for US Lifestyle Paul Golding at the Executive Forum, "FitTech and the coming Media Metamorphosis"
Interview with IP attorney Peter Fields at the Executive Forum, "IP Deal Notes"
TMA "That's Entertainment" Panelist
Panelist, 2020 Exit Planning Summit
Ambassador and Mentor, NACD 2019 Global Summit
Ambassador and Mentor, NACD 2018 Global Summit
Moderator, How to Leverage Your Work Experience into Private Company Ownership
Panelist, Creating Liquidity, Family Business Generational Wealth Conference
Panelist, Deloitte Global Risk Advisory 2017 Conference
Ambassador and Mentor, NACD 2017 Global Summit
Panelist, Fashion Connect
Speaker, Influencing Corporate Culture
Panelist, Investor Perspectives on the Strategic-Asset Board
"Preparing Yourself for Board Leadership" panel with AESC
Board Strategy
Preparing Yourself for Board Service 2016
Panelist addressing skills and topics to prepare for Board of Director service.
PE Operating Partner models
Panelist at the 22nd Annual Private Equity and Venture Capital Conference.
Director Liability
Speaker presenting to private company owners and executives.
Cybersecurity and the Boardroom
Interview by National Association of Corporate Directors.
Responding to Boardroom Crisis
Interview by National Association of Corporate Directors.
Identifying, Securing, and Paying Directors Panel
Panelist presenting to private company owners and executives.
Executive Communications and Directors
Interview on how executives and directors handle public communications.
New Media: What Directors Need to Know
Panelist addressing new media for corporate directors.
Social Media: Opportunities and Risks
Panelist addressing new media for corporate directors.
Digital Media
Moderated panel for digital media investment professionals.
Separating the Chairman and CEO roles
Panelist, Chairmen’s Forum, Millstein Center, Yale University.
Monetizing Content
Speaker, Monetizing content online and mobile.
Raising Capital
Interviewed by MSNBC on raising capital.