What is CVC Board Member and Board Observer ?

The definitive course on CVC Board Member and Board Observer strategies and best practices:

  • Delivered via a fast-paced combination of lectures, challenging hands-on scenario role plays and interactive discussions with CVC, VC and legal experts, and cohort peers
  • Explores the roles, responsibilities and global considerations for venture-backed company Board Members and Board Observers
  • Describes the regulatory and contractual framework for startup company Board Members and Board Observers and outlines typical board meeting agenda and practices
  • Delves into the nuances for strategic investors serving as startup Board Members and Board Observers (e.g. Board Member vs Board Observer strategies, Board Member vs Stockholder representative roles, side letters, corporate vs personal liability and reputational risk…)
  • Includes library of resources, assessment-based certification framework and ongoing update/re-certification process to ensure team knowledge and skillset remain current
  • Offers ongoing access to private Institute alumni LinkedIn group and quarterly online expert panels discussing CVC hot topics

CVC Board Members & Board Observers

ONLINE COURSE
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November 17-19, 2026

 (3-day course, 4 hours per day)

Kick Off Session:  November 10, 2026  (8 AM - 9 AM PT)

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$2500 per participant

CVC Board Members & Board Observers

IN PERSON COURSE
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September 9-10, 2026 (9AM - 5PM PT)
Mountain View, CA
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October 14-15, 2026 (9AM - 5PM PT)
New York, NY

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$3500 per participant

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