Getting governance right in a startup

The governance legislative framework is generally the same, irrespective of a company's age or stage. However, due to their size, limited resources, and founder expertise, early-stage companies have their own unique requirements.

Gain insights from experienced panellists on distinguishing governance practices in early-stage companies from those in larger, public corporations.
Understand the unique demands of startup boards, including the need for flexibility, effective risk management, and investor relations strategies.
Learn how addressing these specialised demands can bolster investor confidence and enhance capital strategies in early-stage ventures.
Acquire practical knowledge to navigate the dynamic governance landscape of startups and optimise board performance for sustainable growth.

CEO - Enterprise Angels

Nina Le Lievre

Nina Le Lievre comes from a background in Investment Banking. In 2013 she joined Enterprise Angels as Manager and has been immersed in angel investing since then, working with prospective and existing portfolio companies, guiding due diligence teams, negotiating deals, launching, raising and managing EA Funds 1, 2 and 3 and managing the angel network. In July 2019, she was promoted to CEO of Enterprise Angels. She recently launched EA Fund 4, designed to combine the best of an Angel group and a VC fund. Nina sits on the EA Nominee Board, the EA Funds Investment Committee, is an Investor Director on the Inhibit Coatings Board and is a member of the Angel Association of NZ Leadership Council

Managing Director - Board Administration Services

Dauniika Maclean CMInstD

Dauniika is an experienced and award-winning Company Secretary with experience in legal, health, and financial services. She is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors and sits on the Board of Takapuna School. Dauniika is the founder and Director of Board Administration Services.

An organisation that provides bespoke governance solutions for small to large businesses, from minuting of meetings, board paper refreshes, board software recommendation and implementation, corporate secretary contracting for regulated entities, and full scope set up of governance foundations for companies with newly appointed boards

Managing Director - Conscious Governance

Steven Bowman FAICD

Steven Bowman is Managing Director of Conscious Governance and brings a great depth of experience facilitating Board reviews and strategic planning processes.

Steven has held numerous senior executive, CEO and Board positions in USA and Australia, as well as authoring and co-authoring over 14 books on governance, strategy, risk and executive leadership

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Gain insights from experienced panellists on distinguishing governance practices in early-stage companies from those in larger, public corporations.
Understand the unique demands of startup boards, including the need for flexibility, effective risk management, and investor relations strategies.
Learn how addressing these specialized demands can bolster investor confidence and enhance capital strategies in early-stage ventures.
Acquire practical knowledge to navigate the dynamic governance landscape of startups and optimize board performance for sustainable growth.

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Getting Governance Right in Your Startup

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13th June 2024

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Nina Le Lievre

Dauniika Maclean CMInstD

Steven Bowman FAICD

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