From the War Room to the Boardroom: High-Stakes Leadership with Rupal Patel

​From the War Room to the Boardroom: High-Stakes Leadership with Rupal Patel

​How do you command a room when the stakes are at their highest? Whether you are pitching a high-conviction thesis to an investment committee, navigating a fractured portfolio board, or backing your gut to lead a contested deal, high-stakes VC investing requires tactical precision.

​Join us for an exclusive, highly interactive masterclass with Rupal Patel, former CIA intelligence analyst and author of From CIA to CEO.

​Rupal spent years advising four-star generals and operating in war zones where confident humility combined with tactical decision-making were non-negotiable. Today, she translates those field-tested strategies into business leadership. Designed specifically for senior female investment professionals, this interactive session dives into:

• ​The Art of the Pushback: How to voice high-conviction dissent and be heard in intense investment committees.

• ​Leading with Authority: How to back your gut and execute successfully when stepping into a deal lead position.

• ​Boardroom Command: Tactical tools to navigate dominant personalities and lead portfolio boards with confidence.

​Agenda:

• ​15 Mins: A focused fireside chat translating From CIA to CEO frameworks into VC-context takeaways

• ​30 Mins: An interactive, open-floor clinic. Bring your real-time board dynamics, leadership challenges, or visibility gaps for high-impact insights from a CIA veteran.