Join this SVDX in-person session to discuss the contributions Board members can make to the top-line performance of the company they serve. Topics will include M&A activity, new market identification, joint venture opportunities, and more!
SPEAKERS:
Sue Barsamian
Sue Barsamian serves on the boards of several public software companies - Box, Gen Digital (formerly NortonLifeLock/Symantec) and Five9, as well as private software companies - Gainsight, Xactly, and Pangea. She previously served on the boards of Segment, Auth0, and Onfido, through acquisitions by Twilio, Okta, and Entrust. With 35 years of operating experience in general management, strategy, and every go-to-market function across both Fortune 50 and early/mid-stage companies, Sue focuses on helping enterprise software and cybersecurity businesses scale effectively.
Kirk Bowman
Kirk Bowman has served on the boards of numerous organizations, showcasing exceptional leadership and strategic acumen. Kirk has been a board member at various renowned companies, including NewRocket, Robust Intelligence, Appfire, Ncontracts, DigiCert Inc., RegEd, SiFive, Transposit, Stride Software (Acquired by Snowflake), NextLabs Inc., Gainsight (Acquired by Vista), Semmle (Acquired by Github), Grovo (Acquired by Cornerstone On Demand), Couchbase, Sookasa (Acquired by Barracuda Networks), Atlassian, and Code 42 Software Inc. In addition to his board roles, Kirk also served as a Venture Partner at Accel Partners and as a Lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Mark Lonergan, moderator
Mark Lonergan is the Founder of Lonergan Partners. He specialized in CEO and Board placements in technology companies. Since 1992, Mark has conducted over 500 technology company CEO, Board, and senior executive assignments.