S4:E6 Betsy Atkins – Be Board Ready Part 1


Author Background:

Betsy Atkins is a 3-time CEO, serial entrepreneur & Founder of Baja Corp. Betsy is a corporate governance expert with an eye for making boards a competitive asset. Her corporate board experience is vast and covers multiple industries, she has served on over 27 public boards and been through 13 IPOs.

Betsy’s Book Recommendation:

Audio Podcast:

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Five Good Questions:

  1. What is the best way to get on a board?
  2. What are the right or wrong reasons for someone to want to be on a board?
  3. What makes for an effective board member?
  4. What role do activist investors play?
  5. What’s the biggest mistake you see first time board members make?

 

With gratitude,

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