Boardspan Inc.

About

Boardspan Inc. is a provider of digital governance solutions and board advisory services, established in 2014 and based in Palo Alto, California. The company focuses on serving boards of directors across various sectors, combining governance expertise with technology-driven solutions. Led by CEO and Founder Abby Adlerman, Boardspan operates as a privately-held consulting firm with a team of approximately 15-20 employees and reported annual revenue of around $8 million as of 2025. Boardspan offers a wide range of services, including board assessments, CEO and director evaluations, skills analyses, board search and succession services, digital dashboards, governance education programs, risk evaluation tools, and peer benchmarking. The company serves a diverse clientele, including public companies like Salesforce and Autodesk, private equity firms such as KKR, healthcare organizations like Blue Shield of California, and various nonprofits. Boardspan emphasizes independence and objectivity in its approach, integrating governance advisory with tailored technology solutions for effective board management.