Season 1 Episode 01:
AI & Corporate Governance
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Watch on YouTubeGood 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.
This episode covers:
How AI is reshaping corporate governance and oversight responsibilities
Key statistics showing why boards can’t afford to delay AI discussions
How to assess AI readiness across people, data, and culture
The dangers of unmanaged experimentation or “AI in the wild”
Why documentation, reporting, and oversight matter in AI decision-making
How boards can balance innovation, ethics, and regulatory expectations
Host: Hazvinei Mugwagwa
Hazvinei approaches deal-making and transactions like soccer, valuing teamwork and achieving success when every participant brings their best effort to deliver optimal outcomes on and off the field.
Guest: Jeffrey Goddard
Jeffrey Goddard is a corporate governance specialist with experience at Goldman Sachs, State Street, and as a managing director in corporate services. He also held roles in tourism, focusing on strategy and marketing.
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