In Person

2025 VC-Backed Board Academy

October 28, 2025
Cooley New York
Event details
October 28, 2025
8:30 am – 3:45 pm Eastern Daylight Time
Cooley New York
55 Hudson Yards
New York, NY, 10001-2157

Event summary

The VC-Backed Board Academy (VCBA) is a program for both new and seasoned directors of venture capital-backed companies, crafted to elevate leadership in the boardroom.

Presented by Cooley, the UC Center for Business Law San Francisco, Nasdaq and Woodruff Sawyer, the VCBA is a one-of-a-kind executive seminar designed for board members of venture-backed companies, addressing their unique challenges and opportunities.

Led by a diverse roster of speakers, the curated agenda will address the critical business and legal developments impacting the VC ecosystem. Participants will come away from the event with actionable insights, equipped with the tools necessary to effectively govern a venture-backed company in 2025 and beyond.

For more information, please email Rachel Mazzaferro.

Cooley clients and friends: Reach out to Rachel for personalized assistance.

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