# Steven Lipin: Activism, M&A, and the Rising Stakes of Board Communication

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Podcast: [Boardroom Governance with Evan Epstein](https://stenobird.com/podcast/boardroom-governance-with-evan-epstein-369130)
Published: 2026-04-21T12:30:00+00:00
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Steve Lipin, the founder and CEO of Gladstone Place Partners, discusses how corporate governance has evolved through the lens of communications, investor relations, and crisis management. The conversation explores shareholder activism, M&A dynamics, and the growing impact of cybersecurity and AI on boardroom decision-making.

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