# Michael Ewens (Columbia Business School): What the Data Reveals About Startup Boards and Private Equity

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Podcast: [Boardroom Governance with Evan Epstein](https://stenobird.com/podcast/boardroom-governance-with-evan-epstein-369130)
Published: 2026-02-03T13:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Columbia Business School professor Michael Ewens joins the podcast to unpack what data reveals about startup board dynamics, founder power, and investor influence. We also discuss the current exit landscape, IPOs, private equity, and the future role of boards in an AI-driven economy.

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