EBIG Start-Ups/VCs SIG - Building and Managing Your Board of Directors February 12, 2007

Start-Ups/VCs SIG "Building and Managing Your Board of Directors"

Are you a high-tech entrepreneur forming or managing a board of directors? The directors establish and maintain the policies and procedures of the corporation. The board of directors must meet on a regular basis to review the corporation's operations, discuss any legal issues and create or amend corporate policies. Directors are elected by the shareholders and may serve on fixed terms as specified in the corporate bylaws. Directors do not participate in the management or the day-to-day operations of the corporation.

The choices that you make regarding the board of directors, can significantly help or hinder the growth of your entrepreneurial effort. At this session we will discuss those issues that will help you understand the current environment in which boards are operating, director roles and responsibilities, how to make the most of your board relationships.

At this session, we will answer the following questions:

What is a Director?
What are the powers of a Director?
What is the Board of Directors?
What about Board Compensation?
What are a Director's Fiduciary Duties?
What types of Liability can Directors Face?
What is Indemnification?
What is Directors and Officers Liability Insurance?
What constitutes a Conflict of Interest?
What does board development communicate to a Potential Investor?
What mistakes are common in Board Development?

Holly Nelson, our co-chair, will lead a discussion with a panel of legal and business professionals skilled and familiar with board development.

$10 pre-registered, $15 early; $20 at the door - Free for members.

Official Website: http://www.ebig.org/sig/sig.aspx?SIGid=23&EventID=820&old=&eventdesc=full