267: From Token to Transformative: Making Boards Work with Marc Stockli

The Business of Meetings – Episode 267: From Token to Transformative: Making Boards Work with Marc Stockli We are thrilled to welcome Marc Stockli, an accomplished entrepreneur from Switzerland, as our guest today.  With over 20 years of business experience, Marc has chaired the Global Board of the Entrepreneurs Organization and has also become an author.  Join us as Marc shares his journey and gives us a sneak peek into his upcoming book, Make Boards Work. Bio: Marc Stockli: Marc O. Stockli has benefited from a unique perspective for many years in developing and writing this book. Marc has also been a public speaker to thousands of entrepreneurs in more than 30 countries. Marc has been exposed to board work from early on in his career. First, as a young investment banker, and later a strategy consultant for world-renowned professional services firms. Later on, as an entrepreneur and investor. In sum, he has prepared for, attended, and reflected on about 200 board meetings overall. This profound experience has been gained globally, allowing Marc to provide unique insights and disclose hidden opportunities. Marc O. Stockli is a co-founder and former CEO of Totemo, whose cybersecurity products are used by 1,500 corporations and more than 3.5 million licensed users. Totemo was sold to Palo Alto-based Kiteworks in December 2021. Marc is an active investor, board member, and coach for entrepreneurial companies and teams in technology and financial services. He acts in such capacity for Amwell (IPO on NYSE in September 2020), Beekeeper, Merantix, Lucy Security (sold to ThriveDX in February 2022), Vara, CleanHub, or Format Vermögen & Anlagen, to name but a few. Previously, Marc worked in corporate finance in Hong Kong, Tokyo, and New York, as well as strategy consulting with BCG. He holds a law degree from the University of St. Gallen HSG and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Marc recently served as the Global Chairman of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (“EO”, more than 19,000 members in more than 70 countries). Connect with Eric Rozenberg On LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Website Subscribe to The Business of Meetings newsletter Listen to The Business of Meetings podcast Connect with Marc Stockli On LinkedIn