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Inside an IPO: from readiness to ringing the bell

06.26.2025 | Duration: 33 minutes 42 seconds

What finance leaders need to know before filing an S-1.

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Shari Mager, KPMG National Leader of Capital Markets Readiness, joins the podcast to discuss whether the IPO window is opening, how to time the market, and the importance of being prepared well in advance (12-24 months) before going public. Tune in for practical insights and tips for avoiding major surprises that could derail your IPO timeline.

Podcast contents

  • 00:00 – Introduction
  • 03:05 – The IPO landscape and how to time the market 
  • 07:25 – Telling a compelling equity story
  • 09:40 – The path to public and common IPO “surprises”
  • 19:55 – Importance of IPO readiness assessments
  • 25:20 – Preparing for life as a public company

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Partner, Dept. of Professional Practice, KPMG US
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Partner, U.S. National Leader, Capital Markets Readiness, KPMG US
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Nick Tricarichi
Partner, Dept. of Professional Practice, KPMG US
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Partner, U.S. National Leader, Capital Markets Readiness, KPMG US
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