Boardroom Governance with Evan Epstein

Boardroom Governance with Evan Epstein

Author: Evan Epstein Language: English Episodes: 100
Ever wonder what really happens behind the closed doors of a corporate board meeting? Boardroom Governance with Evan Epstein pulls up a chair to that table. Each episode is built around a substantive, long-form conversation with a leading voice from the world of corporate oversight-founders who have navigated IPOs, seasoned board directors, institutional investors, legal scholars, and top executives. Evan Epstein guides these discussions beyond the headlines and dry policy to uncover the human dynamics and strategic decisions that define modern governance. You’ll hear firsthand about the evolving pressures on boards, from activist investors and regulatory shifts to technology disruptions and crises of leadership. More than just analysis, this podcast delves into the personal journeys and hard-won insights of the individuals shaping these critical conversations. It’s for anyone curious about the architecture of power, responsibility, and strategy at the highest levels of business. Tune in for a rare, nuanced look at the principles and people steering today’s most influential companies.
Episodes
Jennifer Ceran: From Treasury to CFO to the Boardroom [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:17
Jennifer Ceran is a seasoned finance executive and board member whose career spans treasury leadership, the CFO role, and public and private company board service. Jennifer currently serves on the boards of NerdWallet, W…
Joe Grundfest (Stanford): 2026 Predictions and 2025 Reflections [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:03
In this annual year-end episode, Evan Epstein and Joe Grundfest reflect on the major governance and market developments of 2025, from IPOs and AI to Delaware law and executive compensation. They also offer clear-eyed pre…
Michelle Leder (Footnoted): Uncovering Hidden Risks in SEC Filings [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:39
Michelle Leder is the founder and editor-in-chief of footnoted.com, a source for uncovering important information hidden deep in SEC filings, and a longtime voice for transparency and accountability in financial disclosu…