Gunderson Dettmer partners Alexa Belonick and Andrew Thorpe hosted a discussion on governance considerations for late-stage companies as part of a post-IPO Summit series of workshops. The panel provided an overview of considerations for board effectiveness, risk management, and ESG trends, to continue a company’s journey both as a maturing private company and preparing for an IPO.

Key Takeaways:

1. Board Basics - Director Fiduciary Duties

2. Board Effectiveness Best Practices

3. Board Oversight of Risk Management 

4. Transitioning to a Public Company 

5. ESG Topics

Here is a link to the slides.