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Update on Activism and Universal Proxy with Michael R. Levin
Boardroom Alpha sits down with Michael R. Levin, founder of The Activist Investor and experienced board director and investor.
AON’s Aria Glasgow on Managing ESG and Human Capital Risk
BA sits down with Aria Glasgow, Head of ESG Advisory at Aon, to discuss the intersection ESG and Human Capital and the risk for corporates.
Korn Ferry’s Anthony Goodman on the Importance of Board Evaluations
Korn Ferry’s Head of Board Effectiveness Anthony Goodman talks board evaluations, universal proxies, and more with David Drapkin.
Podcast: Getaround CEO Sam Zaid on Carsharing and Going Public
Sam Zaid, CEO of Getaround, joins David Drapkin on the podcast to discus what makes carsharing company Getaround so special and their journey to go public.
What to Know about Universal Proxy with Bruce Goldfarb of Okapi Partners
Okapi’s Bruce Goldfarb joins the podcast to discuss the new Universal Proxy Rules and what it means for investors and board members.
Podcast: Li-Cycle’s (LICY) Ajay Kochhar on Lithium Ion Battery Recycling and EVs
Li-Cycle (LICY) CEO Ajay Kochhar joins Know Who Drives Return to discuss lithium ion battery recycle in the latest podcast episode.
SPAC Podcast: Alliance Entertainment & Adara Acquisition
Bruce Ogilvie and Jeff Walker discuss Alliance Entertainment going public via Adara Acquisition Corp. (ADRA)
Podcast: Westrock Coffee CEO Scott Ford
Join David Drapkin as he speaks to Westrock Coffee CEO Scott Ford. Westrock Coffee is going public company via a $1.1B deal with Riverview Acquisition Corporation (RVAC).
MAPS CEO Chris Beals on building the engine for cannabis commerce
Boardroom Alpha sat down with Chris Beals, CEO of WM Technology (MAPS) to discuss the company’s strategy for building a SaaS platform for cannabis commerce.
Wag! on Why Pet Care is a Growing Post-Pandemic Play
Garrett Smallwood, CEO of Wag! explains why the pet care segment is immune to inflationary fears and poised for post-pandemic growth.
NYC Pension Funds Want Amazon Accountable for Human Capital
AMZN stock is performing, but are warehouse workers paying the price? We talk to Assistant NYC Comptroller Michael Garland on the NYC Pension Funds’ move to unseat two Amazon board members responsible for human capital management at the tech giant.
BA Daily Read: Human Capital Management in Focus at Amazon
A look at the day’s ESG investing trends. Human capital management in focus at Amazon. Richard Clayton joints the pod to share why shareholders should vote “no” to the ATVI-MSFT merger this Thursday.
Why Activision Blizzard’s Board is Still Failing at Governance with Richard Clayton
Boardroom Alpha talks with Richard Clayton, Director of Research at the Strategic Organizing Center (SOC) Investment Group, on why shareholders should say “no” to Activision’s proposed $68.7B takeover by Microsoft ahead of this Thursday’s vote.
Boardroom Alpha Daily Read
Board blow-up at Redbox Entertainment. Mill Road Capital Pushing for a Sale of Big Lots. Happy Earth Day! A perfect time to tune into our latest ESG podcast.
The ESG Revolution Has Begun – Andrew Behar of As You Sow Joins the Podcast
Are public companies really leaning in to a more suitable, socially responsible future? Boardroom Alpha sat down with Andy Behar, CEO of non-profit shareholder advocacy organization As You Sow, to discuss some of the key ESG issues investment managers are tackling today.
Boardroom Alpha Daily Read
Amazon makes an even bigger renewable push. A timely Board refresh at Activision Blizzard.
Boardroom Alpha Daily Read
We take a closer look at fundamentals at baby and children’s apparel retailer Carter’s (CRI) on the heels of the company’s ESG announcement.
Boardroom Alpha Daily Read
We take a look at the day’s news, ESG trends and special situations. Mastercard (MA) ties executive bonuses to ESG goals. Ingevity (NGVT) is a discounted specialty chemicals story with an ESG twist.
Origin Materials on Paving the Way Toward a Carbon Negative Future
John Bissell and Rich Riley, Co-CEOs of Origin Materials (ORGN) tell us how bioplastics are ready and able to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.
Boardroom Alpha Daily Read
We take a look at the day’s news, ESG trends and special situations. WindAcre increases its stake and opposes NSLN takeover bid. Activist Jana Partners brings lessons learned at ConAgra (CAG) to Treehouse Foods (THS). And other notable special situations.
Boardroom Alpha Daily Read
We take a look at the day’s news, ESG trends and special situations. Management shakeup at Faraday Future (FIFE) is an all-too familiar story in the world of EV SPACs. Blackrock to be 75% net-zero aligned by 2030, and Jana closing in (again) at Treehouse Foods (THS).
Danimer Scientific’s CEO on How Bioplastics Can Help Save the World
Boardroom Alpha talks to Steve Croskrey, CEO of Danimer Scientific (DNMR), on why bioplastics technology is ready for takeoff and how the company is moving the world toward a carbon negative future.
FOXO Technologies CEO Jon Sabes Is About to Disrupt the Insurance Industry
Boardroom Alpha talks to Jon Sabes, CEO of FOXO Technologies, which announced a SPAC merger with sponsor Delwinds Insurance Acquisition Corp. (DWIN). Sabes explains how epigenetic biomarkers can change the game for life insurance companies and tell us more about health and wellness than ever before.
Sky Technologies (SKYX) Founder Rani Kohen Thinks Your Home Could Get a lot Smarter
This week’s podcast dives into the Internet of Things (IoT) as BoardRoom Alpha talks to Rani Kohen, founder of Sky Technologies (SKYX), which completed its IPO in February.
Innoviz (INVZ) CEO Omer Keilaf on LiDAR, Trust, and Commercial Production
Boardroom Alpha talks to Innoviz (INVZ) CEO Omer Keilaf on why LiDAR is equal parts trust and tech as the company captures the holy grail: volume commercial production.