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What AI Should Change About Hiring a CFO

An a16z essay raises a practical question for boards hiring a CFO: what experience shows a finance leader can change how the work gets done?

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Ventrix Research Team • Sep 23, 2026

The Board Seat Is Open. The Job Is Still Undefined.

A board search can begin before the company agrees on the job. A clear recruitment brief defines the contribution, evidence and terms candidates need to assess.

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Ventrix Research Team • Sep 21, 2026

How to Write a Board Bio for Your First Corporate Board Seat

Write a board bio for your first corporate board seat. Show relevant experience, substantiate your claims, and tailor your profile to a board mandate.

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Ventrix Editorial Team • Sep 18, 2026

Oracle's Wind Deals Put Energy Risk on the Board Agenda

Oracle's September wind deals raise a board oversight question: how much capital is committed before a facility has the power it needs?

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Ventrix Editorial Team • Sep 16, 2026

For a Private Equity Board Seat, Start With the Deal

September 16 private equity deals offer executives seeking board roles a way to connect their operating experience to an investor's acquisition plans.

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Ventrix Editorial Team • Aug 12, 2026

The 2030 Quantum Deadline Is Already a Procurement Test

United States policy now requires federal high-value systems to use post-quantum cryptography for key establishment by December 31, 2030. New research across 4,665 UK organisations exposes the gap between provider-enabled protection and enterprise readiness.