Board Bootcamp: From Executive to Board Director
The Digital Economist Board Bootcamp:
From Executive to Board Director
September 21–22, 2026
One World Trade Center | New York City
Two days. Two board environments. One intentional step toward board leadership.
Leadership changes when you enter the boardroom
The experience that makes someone an accomplished executive does not automatically prepare them to govern from the boardroom.
Executives are accustomed to leading organizations, directing teams, and owning execution. Board directors must operate differently: asking the right questions, exercising independent judgment, overseeing risk, safeguarding institutional purpose, and holding leadership accountable without assuming an executive role.
The Digital Economist Board Bootcamp: From Executive to Board Director is designed to help senior leaders understand and navigate that transition.
An applied board-readiness experience
Taking place during Climate Week NYC and the United Nations General Assembly, the Board Bootcamp will convene an intimate cohort of approximately 15 senior executives, founders, and institutional leaders.
Across two focused days, participants will engage directly with experienced executives, board directors, governance practitioners, and subject-matter experts.
The program combines:
Practical instruction
Moderated leadership conversations
Interactive exercises
Real-world case studies
Role-play and boardroom scenarios
Board-readiness coaching
Candid peer exchange
This is not a conventional conference. It is a working environment designed for substantive discussion, practical learning, and meaningful engagement.
Two Days. Two Distinct Board Tracks.
Participants may attend either day or join the full two-day experience.
Day 1: Nonprofit and Mission-Driven Board Leadership
September 21, 2026
Day 2: For-Profit and Corporate Board Leadership
September 22, 2026
What to Expect
Each day will feature approximately 45-minute sessions combining:
Practical content and governance frameworks
Moderated conversations with experienced board leaders
Interactive discussions and participant questions
Case studies and boardroom scenarios
Board-readiness and positioning guidance
Purposeful connections with senior peers
This is not a conventional conference. The deliberately limited cohort creates space for candid dialogue, direct access to speakers, and learning grounded in real leadership experience.
Featured Speakers
Learn from experienced board directors, executives, founders, investors, and governance leaders.
Hosted By
The hosts will guide participants through the two-day experience, connect the sessions, and create space for practical exchange between speakers and the cohort.
Jose Carvalho, Executive Director, Center of Excellence, The Digital Economist
Navroop Sahdev, CEO and Founder, The Digital Economist
Ambriel Pouncy, Chief Marketing Officer, The Digital Economist
What You Will Take Away
Participants will leave with:
A clearer understanding of board roles and fiduciary duties
Practical frameworks for strategy, risk, and executive oversight
Greater confidence distinguishing governance from management
Insight into nonprofit and corporate board environments
A more intentional board-readiness and positioning strategy
New relationships with experienced directors and senior peers
Event Details
Dates: September 21–22, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM each day
Location: One World Trade Center, New York City
Format: In person and interactive
Cohort: Approximately 15-20 participants
Registration Options
Day 1: Nonprofit and Mission-Driven Board Track
Day 2: For-Profit and Corporate Board Track
Complete Two-Day Experience
Participation is limited to preserve the intimacy and quality of the experience.
Reserve your place and take the next intentional step from executive leadership to board service.
View the Program: https://assets.thedigitaleconomist.com/Board+Bootcamp.pdf
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