# Board Of Directors on The No Agenda Show Board Of Directors comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2009 to September 2024. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** February 2009 – September 2024 - **Related topics:** [Diversity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diversity.md), [23andme](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/23andme.md), [Al Sharpton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-sharpton.md), [Anne Wojcicki](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anne-wojcicki.md), [Apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [Conflict Of Interest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conflict-of-interest.md), [Davos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/davos.md), [Duke Energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/duke-energy.md), [Effective Altruism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/effective-altruism.md), [Extortion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/extortion.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### 23andMe Board Resignations and Potential Privatization - **Episode:** [1698: Oxymoronic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1698-oxymoronic.md) - **Published:** 2024-09-26 - **Time:** 59:21–1:02:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1698-oxymoronic/chapter/23andme-board-resignations-and-potential-privatization.md The entire board of directors at 23andMe has resigned following a disagreement with CEO Anne Wojcicki over her proposal to take the company private. The genetic testing firm faces a potential Nasdaq delisting as its stock price has fallen below one dollar. Concerns are raised regarding the security of consumer DNA data as the company struggles with financial instability and a lack of independent oversight. Keywords: [23andme](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/23andme.md), [anne wojcicki](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/anne-wojcicki.md), [board of directors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/board-of-directors.md), [genomics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/genomics.md), [nasdaq](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasdaq.md) ### Helen Toner's Critique of Sam Altman's Leadership - **Episode:** [1665: Flag Gate](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1665-flag-gate.md) - **Published:** 2024-06-03 - **Time:** 2:41:38–2:43:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1665-flag-gate/chapter/helen-toner-s-critique-of-sam-altman-s-leadership.md Former OpenAI board member Helen Toner has begun a media tour, accusing CEO Sam Altman of a pattern of lying and withholding information from the board. She claims the board learned about the release of ChatGPT via Twitter. Toner, associated with the "Effective Altruism" movement, argues that Altman's behavior made independent oversight impossible. Keywords: helen toner, [sam altman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sam-altman.md), [openai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/openai.md), [effective altruism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/effective-altruism.md), [board of directors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/board-of-directors.md) ### Project Veritas Leadership Crisis, James O'Keefe Ouster - **Episode:** [1532: Bay Gin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1532-bay-gin.md) - **Published:** 2023-02-23 - **Time:** 1:07:49–1:13:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1532-bay-gin/chapter/project-veritas-leadership-crisis-james-o-keefe-ouster.md An in-depth look at the internal conflict at Project Veritas following the release of a video by James O'Keefe. The segment includes exclusive updates from a producer serving as the organization's executive director, who disputes claims that O'Keefe was formally fired or resigned. Keywords: [project veritas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/project-veritas.md), [james o'keefe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/james-o-keefe.md), [pfizer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pfizer.md), [non-profit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/non-profit.md), [board of directors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/board-of-directors.md) ### Goldman Sachs, Diversity Mandate for IPOs - **Episode:** [1211: Pale Male](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1211-pale-male.md) - **Published:** 2020-01-30 - **Time:** 1:53:31–1:56:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1211-pale-male/chapter/goldman-sachs-diversity-mandate-for-ipos.md Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon announced at Davos that the bank will no longer take companies public unless they have at least one "diverse" board member. This mandate requires a director who is not a white, straight male, with the threshold rising to two members next year. The hosts characterize this as a "token" requirement that will benefit a small group of professional minority board members. Keywords: [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), david solomon, [davos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/davos.md), [ipo](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ipo.md), [diversity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diversity.md), [board of directors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/board-of-directors.md) ### Al Sharpton, Apple Board Extortion and Corporate Diversity - **Episode:** [547: "Special" Cargo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/547-special-cargo.md) - **Published:** 2013-09-12 - **Time:** 2:22:04–2:29:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/547-special-cargo/chapter/al-sharpton-apple-board-extortion-and-corporate-diversity.md Al Sharpton is accused of using his radio platform to pressure Apple Inc. over a lack of African American representation on its board of directors and in its procurement processes. The segment characterizes Sharpton's tactics as an "extortion racket" similar to those used by Jesse Jackson. A prediction is made that Apple will eventually appoint an executive like John Thompson to the board to satisfy these demands. Keywords: [al sharpton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-sharpton.md), [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [diversity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/diversity.md), [extortion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/extortion.md), [board of directors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/board-of-directors.md) ### Mary Shapiro Conflict of Interest Allegations - **Episode:** [70: Short Changed](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/70-short-changed.md) - **Published:** 2009-02-07 - **Time:** 18:10–19:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/70-short-changed/chapter/mary-shapiro-conflict-of-interest-allegations.md John C. Dvorak highlights Mary Shapiro's positions on the boards of directors for Duke Energy and Kraft Foods while serving in regulatory roles. The hosts argue that these ties constitute a clear conflict of interest for the head of the SEC. Dvorak also addresses listener emails regarding his political neutrality, stating that both major parties serve the same interests. Keywords: mary shapiro, [duke energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/duke-energy.md), kraft foods, [conflict of interest](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conflict-of-interest.md), [board of directors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/board-of-directors.md), sec chair --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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