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Firstboard.io® and Khosla Ventures Summer Soirée joined by Talent Partners from IVP Greycroft Battery Ventures Genstar Capital Sequoia Capital Greylock Emergence Capital Peterson Partners. Ethan Choi Kelly Kinnard Shernaz Daver Justine S. Kanu Gulati and the entire Khosla Team thank you for hosting us ! Jenny Kang Davey Nickels Carolyn Carpeneti Theresa L. Elyssa Pedote Katie Solomon Scott Atkinson and others thank you for joining us ! Firstboard.io members tagged in comments. Find your next Board Director with Firstboard.io !

Big news from our friends at GamesBeat! After becoming an independent media company just two months ago, they’ve officially launched GB MAX — a new premium subscription built for business and tech leaders at the intersection of gaming, entertainment, and innovation. Why it matters: GamesBeat has long provided trusted, accessible journalism for the gaming and tech community — and that won’t change. But GB MAX is something new: A deeper layer of access, insight, and opportunity for the people building what’s next. Here’s what GB MAX unlocks: ● A pass to the trusted, executive-level GamesBeat Summit Access to private roundtables and curated networking sessions ● Exclusive content and analysis from the GamesBeat editorial team — including Dean Takahashi ● A front-row seat to brand-new editorial coverage on venture, dev, AI, culture, and more ● Most importantly: a powerful B2B community connecting decision-makers across industries If you care about what’s next in gaming, tech, and media — this is where the conversations are happening. Public news gives you the what. GB MAX gives you the why — and connects you to the who. Check it out and join the community shaping the future: https://lnkd.in/g28f5f-Q Thank you Gina Joseph and GamesBeat for including Firstboard.io® as a community partner ! #GBMAX #GamingBusiness #TechLeadership #Innovation #B2B #FutureOfMedia

Thank you Isabelle Andrieu for this conversation and the opportunity to share the vision behind Firstboard.io® on a very personal level.

I am looking forward to speak at the PwC Morning Executive Breakfast & Panel during the Seattle Tech Week on July 30 Building Boards for Scale  An event for founders, CEOs, CFOs, and investors leading venture-backed and growth-stage companies. 8:00–9:30 AM A conversation with leaders from Firstboard.io®, Nasdaq and PwC on how leaders can shape their boards to drive growth, strengthen governance, and position their organizations for long-term success. If you’ll be in Seattle and are interested in attending, please message me directly.  Monica Nayar Kaley Childs Karaffa Jim Hooper Jeff LaBrot Megan King Bob Woods #SeattleTechWeek

AI and other innovations have amplified the complexity of cyber threats, making the addition of technological expertise in the boardroom paramount, according to Nasdaq Head of Board Advisory in the Americas & APAC Kaley Childs Karaffa and Firstboard.io® Founder & CEO Rita Scroggin. Seeking board members who have an appreciation for learning will be important to succeeding in this period of innovation. ⌨️   Discover their tips to help bridge technology skills gaps on boards: https://lnkd.in/eXVPGpry 💡

Firstboard.io® at NASDAQ Future Board Room Event Thrilled to share that Firstboard.io members Diane deCordova, Rohinee (Ro) Mohindroo, and Kathy Leake joined our Advisory Board Member Kaley Childs Karaffa at last week's Nasdaq Future Board Room event in New York. With over 3,000 people tuning into the livestream, the conversations were truly forward-thinking. Key discussion highlights: - The evolving role of AI in future boardrooms - Striking the optimal balance between innovation, trust, and security - Exploring the possibility of AI agents as board members - Boards across the world are rethining their board compositions The future of corporate governance is being shaped today, and Firstboard.io is proud to be part of these critical conversations driving boardroom evolution #BoardGovernance #AI #Innovation #Firstboardio #FutureBoardroom #CorporateLeadership

Thank you for Kaley Childs Karaffa and Nasdaq for your collaboration on this blog post. The insights shared here are invaluable for board members grappling with AI governance challenges and cybersecurity threats. Our Firstboard.io AI Council provides additional perspectives on helping boards navigate AI in the boardroom. Firstboard.io AI Council Members Rita Scroggin Colleen Berube Monica Nayar Alison Millar Subha Tatavarti Kim Huffman Natasha Allen Monica Kumar Ilana Golbin Blumenfeld Paramita Bhattacharya Julie Choi Ejieme Eromosele Monifa Porter Smita Rajmohan Shuchi Rana Bhawna Singh Kshama Swamy Tendü Yogurtçu, PhD

AI and other innovations have amplified the complexity of cyber threats, making the addition of technological expertise in the boardroom paramount. I am delighted to share insights Rita Scroggin and I wrote on how boards can bridge the technology gap and succeed in this period of innovation. This is a cause central to the work done across Nasdaq and with important collaboration from Firstboard.io® Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gfF5-2vD These topics will also be central at the Future of the Boardroom broadcasting live from MarketSite next Friday: https://lnkd.in/gzEBqhsK #corporategovernance #governanceexcellence #nasdaq #innovation #ai #leadership #futureoftheboardroom

Check out our just released blog in collaboration with Kaley Childs Karaffa Head of Board Advisory Americas, Nasdaq and Rita Scroggin Founder and CEO Firstboard.io®. The Evolving Role of AI and Cybersecurity in Board Composition In this blog we are discussing the increasing importance of AI and cybersecurity skills in board composition to enhance strategic oversight, risk management, and competitive advantage.    Key takeaways include:  - Cybersecurity has become a corporate-wide responsibility, requiring board oversight to manage risks effectively. - AI and cybersecurity skills are crucial for board composition to align with technological advancements due to AI, namely: streamlined business processes, enhanced customer interactions, and accelerated product development. - Tech-savvy board members can help companies responsibly integrate emerging technologies, offer insights to mitigate digital risks, and stay up to date on the latest innovations and opportunities. To bridge potential skill gaps, companies should evaluate current board competencies, identify candidates who have experience in technology leadership roles, and ensure the board understands the language of business is changing; being conversant in technology is now becoming equally as important as financial acumen. Read the entire blog here:  https://lnkd.in/gUyzXHUi

Save the date for our upcoming Firstboard.io Innovation Summit September 30 with PwC. This year we will be talking about the Board Room of the Future.