The Board Member Mastermind
In-Person Board Director workshop with a select group of highly accomplished participants. Learn how to serve on VC-backed companies & find new board opportunities.
FEB 16
FT. LAUDERDALE
The Board Member Mastermind is an invitation-only course that aims to elevate the Board Member skill set and define strategies to secure new board opportunities. This 1 day practical mastermind features case studies from real companies, VC & PE perspectives on how board members are selected and strategies to be a value-add Board Director. Our objective is to equip our participants with the right tools to become an effective board director and find new board opportunities.
Speakers and Instructors
FEATURED EXPERTS
This mastermind is facilitated by experienced Board Directors, Partners at Venture Capital firms & C-Level Executives who are currently serving on multiple boards. Guest speakers of this course include senior executives from Fortune 100 with extensive experience as directors of for-profit boards.
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Instructor
Jahnibek Karsybaev
Jahn is a former technology executive at Fortune 500 global organizations. He is a serial entrepreneur with multiple successful exits.
Currently, Jahn is a Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Venture Capital firm - Big Sky Capital.
Jahn currently serves on following For Profit Boards:
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Cerebra AI
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Tarlan Payments
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Hero’s Journey
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Key Caliber
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Pippin Title
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Fit2Flaunt
His Non-Profit Board roles:
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HBS Alumni Angels
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Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs Central Asia
Jahn is an alumnus of University of Montana, Nova Southeastern University, Harvard Business School.
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Adil Nurgozhin
Adil has unique experience in structuring, managing, and investing with startups in an emerging market environment and in fundraising campaigns both for portfolio companies and funds.
Adil is a Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Venture Capital firm - Big Sky Capital.
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He currently serves on following For Profit Boards:
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BoomGrow, Board Member (MY)
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Bank Gennie, Member of Advisory Board ( SG)
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Vist Group – Fund Manager nominated by I2BF (RU)
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KTZ Express – Independent director (KZ)
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Zerde National Infocommunication Holding - Independent director (KZ)
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Chocolife.me – Private Investor (KZ)
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Guest Speaker
Renee Wynn
Renee Wynn, with over 30 years in federal government roles, notably excelled as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) at NASA. In this capacity, she significantly improved NASA's cybersecurity, managed a $2 billion IT portfolio, and provided vital IT services for the International Space Station. Her tenure also included leading NASA’s transformation to centralized services, enhancing cybersecurity for complex space systems, and serving on NASA-level governing boards for major missions like Mars 2020 and the James Webb Space Telescope. Beyond NASA, Renee now contributes her extensive expertise in cybersecurity and digital transformation as a board member of Axonius, and actively participates in Advisory Boards for several cybersecurity and technology firms. She also engages in enriching various corporate and non-profit boards with her insights in digital strategies and cybersecurity.​
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William Erbey
Bill Erbey, a seasoned entrepreneur and retired Chairman/CEO, has a four-decade track record of founding and growing companies in fields like loan servicing, real estate, and mortgage services, emphasizing innovative technology. He began his career at General Electric, eventually becoming President and COO of GE Mortgage Insurance Corporation. Erbey was also the CEO of Ocwen Financial Corporation, a key sub-prime servicer, and later its Executive Chairman. He chaired several companies he founded, including Altisource Portfolio Solutions and Front Yard Residential Corporation. His career is marked by a focus on transforming large, inefficient markets through technology. Erbey holds a BA in Economics from Allegheny College and an MBA from Harvard University.
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Guest Speaker
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Gerald A. Maccioli
Gerald A. Maccioli, MD, MBA, FCCM, FASA, is the Chief Medical Officer at HHS Technology Group (HTG) and a Venture Partner at Big Sky Capital VC. He has vast experience as a fractional Chief Medical Officer for health tech companies like Sympti, EmpowerHealth, and Moterum, and has previously worked with Cliexa and Rise Health.
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Board Seats:
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American Society of Anesthesiologists
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Society of Critical Care Anesthesiologists
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NC Institute of Medicine
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National Association of Specialty Pharmacy
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Sympti
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Vitruvia
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Previously, Dr. Maccioli was Chief Quality Officer for Envision Healthcare and Vice President of Medical Affairs at the Accreditation Commission for Health Care. He is a respected speaker on topics like critical care medicine and quality improvement. His education includes a Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine fellowship at Duke University, an Anesthesiology residency at UNC Chapel Hill, an Internal Medicine internship at the University of Oklahoma, and an MBA from Auburn University.
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Guest Speaker
Keith Pinter
Keith has over 30 years of C-suite experience in leading strategic initiatives and building leadership teams in the technology and healthcare sectors, unlocking value for emerging and multi-billion dollar enterprises. With a focus on healthcare and healthtech for the last decade, he's recognized for his expertise in value-based care and rapid acquisitive growth via technology-enabled ecosystems. As CEO & co-founder of Rise Health, he operationalized a thesis and secured 9 figures to scale. His previous roles include COO/Chief of Staff at Envision Physician Services, where he was pivotal in scaling the company from $800m to $6B, and a leadership role in a major hospital system transformation, growing revenue by 40% and leading to a sale.​
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Board roles:
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Accolite Digital
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Cliexa
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American College of Healthcare Executives
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Moterum Health
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Prosper RCM
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Bold Destiny
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Schedule
8 - 9 am
Registrations, full breakfast
9 - 10 am
Board Types, Roles, Committees, Sessions, Board of Advisors - Jahn
10 - 11 am
Dr Maccioli - The Walled Garden & The Secret Gate
11 - 11:30 am
Renee Wynn (ex Nasa CIO, full time board director)
11:30 - 12 pm
D & O, Board Composition
12 - 1pm
Lunch break
1 - 2 pm
Board VC Terms, Role of VC on Board - Adil
2 - 2:45 pm
Corporate to Full Time Board Director Transition - Keith Pinter
2:45 - 3:20 pm
Board Compensation Conversation - Jahn, Adil, Dr Maccioli
3:20 - 4 pm
Constructing Your Board, Selecting/Nominating/Interviewing Board Members - William Erbey
4 - 5pm
Finding Board Opportunities, Your Brand as Board Director, First 60 Days as Board Member - Jahn
5 - 6 pm
Summary Recap, Happy Hour starts
6 - 9 pm
Dinner, Drinks, Networking
Agenda
The following modules will be presented during the mastermind:
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The following modules will be presented during the mastermind:
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Overview of the Boardroom
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Effective Board Member
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Types of Boards
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Board Member Compensation
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Board Member Roles & Responsibilities
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Difference between Board of Directors and Advisory Board
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Case Studies from Experienced Board Members
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How to Find Board Opportunities
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Negotiating Board Member Terms
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First 90 Days as Board Member
Our mastermind will be concluded with Certificate Award Ceremony, Dinner and Networking event, where you will get a chance to mingle with all participants and other experienced Board Directors from various industries.
F.A.Q.
How much is this course?
Our 1 day Board Director mastermind is $1950 per seat. We offer discounts for multiple seat purchases or corporate programs.
How long is the course?
This is a 1 day course, starting 9am - 5pm, followed by executive dinner & networking.
Who are the attendees of this course?
Executives, C-Level & Director level professionals, Investors.
I currently serve on few Boards. Should I attend?
Yes, this course is not only for novice Board members. We cover various strategies for experienced Board Directors & identify strategies for new Board opportunities.
Is this specific for any industry?
This is a sector and industry agnostic course. We have had executives from various industries and company sizes successfully complete this course.
Are meals provided?
Yes, morning coffee with light breakfast, full lunch and executive dinner with drinks are all included in the prices.
How large are these masterminds? How many people attend a single session?
We purposefully keep these sessions to under 10 participants and run these courses as an actual Board meeting.
Can anyone attend this Board-Readiness program?
No, our mastermind is Application only and approval is required. We review each application and ensure that each applicant brings value to other participants.
Is this mastermind held In Person or Virtual?
Our goal is to facilitate as many In Person masterminds as possible. There will be several instances where we will hold some courses virtually.
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