The Board of Directors for a Private Enterprise

About the Book

This book is written for anyone who works for, manages, or owns a private company. It is also directed toward those who aspire to be on a board of directors, whether a privately owned company, public enterprise, or a nonprofit organization. When you have completed reading this book, you will have a comprehensive real-life understanding of what a board of directors does, how it does it, how to start one, build, and run a board, and most importantly, an insight into the incredible value that a good board can deliver to any organization. In addition, also included is a wealth of detailed information about all aspects of corporate governance and its practical application. All of this is accompanied by personal anecdotes. While I focus on best-of-class private company governance, the material is directly applicable to public companies and nonprofits.

About the Author

Dennis Cagan is a high-technology industry veteran, seasoned director, and entrepreneur, having founded over a dozen different companies. He co-founded his first software company in 1968. In 1976 Mr. Cagan founded his fifth company, and in 1980 it was ranked #32 on the first Inc. Magazine ‘Inc. 100.’ His first public board seat was when the company was listed on NASDAQ in February 1981. Since 1968 Mr. Cagan has served on close to sixty corporate fiduciary boards, both public and private, predominantly early and mid-stage technology companies.