Joe Grundfest

Joe Grundfest, expert on governance and board members, discusses various topics including the collapse of SVB and other banks, downturn in VC-backed startups, growth of AI, OpenAI's board fiasco, crypto industry challenges, fraud in private markets, and the politicization of corporate governance. He also touches on the geopolitical aspect of AI and the regulatory concerns.

Joe Grundfest, a Stanford law professor and former SEC commissioner, teams up with Nicki Locker, a senior partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, to delve into the often-overlooked importance of board meeting minutes. They argue that these records are vital legal documents that serve as essential litigation insurance. The duo humorously describes the balance required in documenting these minutes, emphasizing detail and transparency while managing conflicts of interest, making even the seemingly mundane topic immensely valuable for corporate governance.