
Conversations Under the Basswood Tree
Bringing you the latest updates and analysis of important legal developments in corporate and tax. Our podcast delves into discussions around complex laws and regulations, tackles challenging scenarios, and provides insights to help you understand and navigate the ever-changing legal and commercial landscape.
Episode 1: AI & Corporate Governance
Good governance is about being intentional in establishing an effective organization, pulling together various components and resources to complete tasks and monitoring their progress to make adjustments. Implementing or adopting AI is no different from any other strategic undertaking, so it should be on the Board’s agenda.
Hazvinei Mugwagwa and special guest, Jeffrey Goddard discuss AI and corporate governance in the premiere episode of Under the Basswood Tree Podcast.

Hazvinei Mugwagwa has broad cross-functional experience in a variety of roles as legal counsel (private practice and in-house) and in business as a marketing and sales executive in the global biotechnology and nutrition industry. Currently, Hazvinei focuses on advising clients on corporate and securities matters, including mergers and acquisitions, project finance, capital formation and transactions such as venture capital, private equity, or private credit. Hazvinei’s clients include individuals, private funds, emerging businesses, family offices and public companies.
LinkedIn: Hazvinei Mugwagwa

Jeffrey Goddard specializes in governance and corporate services for investment funds and management companies. He was a Vice President at Goldman Sachs and State Street Alternative Investment Solutions, focusing on investor relations, operations, and business strategy. He also served as Country Managing Director of a global corporate services firm for six years. Before finance, he spent four years with the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism, gaining expertise in marketing, stakeholder management, and strategic planning.
LinkedIn: Jeffrey Goddard
Website: www.oliveconsulting.ky