The Board Member Mastermind in Paris
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.
JUNE 13
PARIS, FRANCE
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. This globally inclusive event, held in France, will showcase insights from esteemed international speakers and participants, enriching the experience with a diverse range of international perspectives and practices.
€950
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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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Philip Guarino
With over 25 years of C-suite experience in over 50 countries, Philip has served as an executive, consultant, and advisor in various industries (e.g., consumer electronics, retail, luxury) and as an entrepreneur, founding several companies. He has collaborated with top firms like Bose, L’Oréal, and Google-acquired Wildfire, among others. Philip co-founded a successful AI firm in Europe, offering big data insights for brands such as Chanel and Burberry.
Currently, Philip is a Board Advisor in the US and Europe, aiding technology and consumer goods founders. He's also a Global Board Member of Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs, promoting a worldwide entrepreneurial community. Philip leads the Global Executive Forum for REF, organizing monthly meetings for leaders to exchange ideas and foster learning.
Philip, a Harvard College and Wharton School alumnus, is multiculturally versed (US, Italian, Argentinian) and fluent in five languages. Based in Paris, he's traveled to over 130 countries.
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Speaker
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Speaker
Robert B. Lamm
Robert Lamm chairs the Securities and Corporate Governance practice at The Gunster Law Firm in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and is an Independent Senior Advisor to the Deloitte Center for Board Effectiveness.
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He previously held senior legal positions at several large companies, including W. R. Grace & Co., CA Technologies, and Pfizer Inc., where he was Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary.
He also has extensive experience with small- and mid-cap companies as well as private companies and non-profit organizations.
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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
Philip's Presentation
11 - 11:30 am
Speaker 3
11:30 - 12 pm
D & O, Board Composition
12 - 1pm
Lunch break
1 - 2 pm
Board VC Terms, Role of VC on Board
2 - 2:45 pm
Speaker 3
2:45 - 3:20 pm
Board Compensation Conversation
3:20 - 4 pm
Constructing Your Board, Selecting/Nominating/Interviewing Board Members
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 €950 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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