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Boards: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities is a four-part series that addresses what it takes to position yourself as a valuable Board Advisor.
Entrepreneurs clearly invest a lot of time into building businesses they hope will deliver innovative products and services and eventually grow rapidly. However, increasingly both investors (PE/VC) and customers want to work with values-driven companies. This is where a board of directors or advisory board can assist early-stage businesses develop and promote workable ESG strategies that help the company grow and expand in a responsible, positive way.
Moderated by Mark Hamill, Chair of the Virtual Advisory Board and Owner of The Naked Headhunter, our lead speaker is Alison Silverstein, Board Director and Fractional CXO.
This session will look at how a board can help your start-up balance its business goals with brand-boosting ESG priorities, specifically:
ESG strategies for start-up businesses
ESG and business governance
Investors role in driving positive change
Balancing business needs with EST strategic goals
HAE Members: FREE
Non-members: $20
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About Alison Silverstein
With over a 25 year history of leading growing companies, Alison has a strong entrepreneurship and business background. Her particular strengths include building best practice systems, optimizing operational efficiencies, creating and fostering a positive organizational culture, and developing creative solutions to achieve strategic objectives.
About Mark Hamill
Mark is a thought leader in talent acquisition focused on C-suite roles, CEO succession, and Board development. He represents Ackermann International as NED, serves as YPO UK chapter chair, and is CEO of his own company, The Naked Headhunter. He also co-founded the Virtual Advisory Board (VAB). Mark is passionate about people and loves connecting CEOs to Board talent who can help solve problems. He believes that building your professional network is the best way to find your next role. Mark builds boards both in the real world and for the Metaverse. He is firmly committed to CEO Fitness and the collaborative work of Transition Tribes.
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