Podcast #143 | Natasha Allen: Navigating AI Regulation, Exits, and Boardroom Challenges

Episode #143 of the Boardroom Governance Podcast features Natasha Allen is a partner at Foley & Lardner in Silicon Valley, serving as Co-Chair for Artificial Intelligence, Co-Chair of the Venture Capital Committee, and a member of the Venture Capital, M&A, and Transactions Practices.

In this episode, they explore the risks and opportunities of AI, focusing on its regulatory landscape. They also discuss the state of startups and venture capital in Silicon Valley, including IPO and M&A activity, and examine how antitrust and national security concerns have influenced dealmaking.

Additionally, they explore the dynamics between private and public markets, the impact of geopolitics, diversity challenges, and the increasing politicization of ESG and DEI in the boardroom.

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