Board Ready Bootcamp
This is an approval based program. Once you select "Request to Join," You will be directed to the application for approval.
Welcome to the Board-Ready Bootcamp! This high-impact program is designed to prepare tech leaders for a successful board journey. As an accepted member of this award-winning class, you're about to embark on an enriching journey that will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in corporate boardrooms.
This carefully crafted program with a lens of inclusivity will provide you with the tools and insights necessary to either begin or advance your board career.
Curriculum Overview
The Board-Ready Bootcamp offers a comprehensive curriculum covering essential aspects of board membership:
Board Fundamentals: Learn the basics of board structure, roles, and responsibilities.
Strategy: Develop skills to contribute to strategic decision-making at the board level.
Corporate Governance: Understand best practices in governance and ethical leadership
Expert-Led Instruction
These industry leaders will share their valuable insights and real-world experiences, offering you a unique perspective on board dynamics and expectations.
Your learning experience will be guided by seasoned professionals:
- Experienced board members
- CEOs
- Experts in board formation and development
Your Board Network
One of the most valuable aspects of the Board-Ready Bootcamp is the opportunity to build a strong professional network:
- Connect with experienced board professionals
- Engage with program alumni
- Develop relationships with fellow participants
This network will prove invaluable as you continue your board journey, providing support, mentorship, and potential opportunities.
PROGRAM
8:00 AM: Registration
8:45 AM: Opening words with Pam Reeve, Former CEO and Current Director of publicly traded and non-profit companies
9:00 AM: Business of Boards with:
- Suraj Srinivasan, Chair, Elective Curriculum, MBA Program, Harvard Business School
- Lynne Paine, Professor of Business Administration, Emerita, Harvard Business School
10:30 AM: What CEO’s Expect from their Board with:
- Cynthia Dow, Executive Search and Assessment, RRA
- Mike Grandinetti, Serial Entrepreneur (7 exits), and Executive Fellow, HBS
- Jill Kravetz, Executive Director, Harvard Innovation Labs, and co-founder of two companies
- Donna Levin, CEO, Arther M. Blank School of Entrepreneurial Leadership Babson College, and Co-founder, Care.com
- Ellen Rubin, Operating Partner, Glasswing, and founder of multiple companies
11:45 AM Lunch Reception
1:00 PM: Board Committee and What Chairs Want with:
- David Chang, 6X Entrepreneur and Operator; Angel investor at TBD Angels
- John Landry, 12XCTO, Angel Investor, Founder and Managing Director, Lead Dog Ventures
- Debbie Millin, CEO, UpperLevel Solutions and Board Member of multiple boards
- Rebecca Schecter, Healthcare and Financial Services CEO/President at Optum and Liberty Mutual; Independent Board Director and Advisor to Private Equity.
2:15 PM: Unpacking Board Culture with:
- Nick Dials, Executive Search and Assessment Consultant, RRA
- Amy Sampson, Consultant, Board Effectiveness practice, RRA
4:00 PM: Workshop, Insights to Work: Financial Lit and Audit with:
- Matthew Littlewood, Partner at PricewaterhouseCooper
- Scott Mancinelli, Partner at PricewaterhouseCooper
5:00 PM: Board Journey, Bio and Positioning with:
- Pam Reeve, Former CEO and Current Director of publicly traded and non-profit companies
- Nick Dials, Executive Search and Assessment Consultant, RRA
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations before October 1 will be refunded.
- Cancellations after October 1 are not subject to refunds.
- If you have a complimentary code as part of your membership tier, cancellations after October 1 will incur the full member-priced tuition fee, as late cancellations prevent us from offering the seat to another qualified candidate.