Wilson Sonsini will join the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center with KPMG and BMO for a virtual ESG Bootcamp. Public markets and consumers are emphasizing the importance of environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), which means entrepreneurs can and should build ESG into their company’s foundation from the outset. The event will focus on ESG best practices for founders of private companies.

Investors are increasingly analyzing non-financial factors when looking at companies to invest in. Too often, implementing these practices are an expensive and time-consuming afterthought. Expert panelists will share best practices, case studies, and tips for you to put these important foundations in place.

Firm partner Amanda Urquiza will moderate the kickoff fireside chat, “VC Perspectives Around Findings, Rulings, Strategies for Diversity” from 9:00-9:20AM PT. Amanda will also lead the panel “How Later Stage Winners are Looking at ESG /Pre-IPO ESG Implications” at 10:25AM PT.

Firm partner Robert Terenzi will facilitate the 9:20AM PT panel, “How ESG Can Create a Competitive Advantage for Entrepreneurs.”

Topics to include:

• ESG trends for growing companies
• How to build ESG into your company’s foundation from the beginning
• Best practices for measuring and communicating ESG
• Considerations at the intersection of venture and ESG, and how governance applies to these