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The New Age of Shareholder Activism
By Noah Kirsch
Board directors at publicly traded firms must be vigilant about preparing for activist campaigns as issue-based activism remains strong.
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Building a Board for Start-Up Success
While having a board might appear to complicate or slow decision-making, when structured effectively, it can offer substantial value to both founders and the start-up.
Start-up companies can be reluctant to create a board until it is legally required, or their investors require them to. When every decision seems urgent and resources are limited, bringing in external voices...
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LouAnn Conner, NACD.DC, is the founder and CEO of SagaciousThink, an advisory firm that helps small and medium and technology-focused enterprises scale globally. Conner has a doctor of business administration focused on international corporate governance and risk. She serves on advisory boards and is a published author on corporate governance, risk, and business ethics.
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