Tune in to the Privately Speaking podcast series hosted by Erika Whitmore, partner in KPMG Private Enterprise. You’ll hear from advisors, leaders, and esteemed guests who will provide fresh perspectives and actionable tips to help grow and strengthen your privately-held business.
Navigating the 2025 IPO Market: Strategies for Private Companies
Explore the current and future state of the IPO market, the importance of preparation for IPOs, and the role of SPACs and retail investors in the market.
March 25, 2025
Funding the Future: AI and Fundraising Strategies
Discover how a high-growth company raised significant capital through crowdfunding and leveraged AI to revolutionize the restaurant industry.
February 27, 2025
Board Leadership Strategies: Effective Utilization of Independent Directors
How best to use the talent and skills of independent directors
January 17, 2025
Unleashing the power of effective boards
How boards can drive strategic decision-making, foster innovation, and ensure long-term sustainability for privately held companies
August 7, 2024
Diving Deeper into AI: Exploring the Potential and Challenges
Views on being an AI startup in the current environment
June 27, 2024
Thriving Through Growth: Preventing Leadership Shock in High-Growth Organizations
Practical steps for thriving in fast-growing companies
May 30, 2024
GenAI Value Creation
Understanding the fundamentals of AI
April 17, 2024
Challenges of Hiring When Scaling
Hiring the right people to help grow your organization
March 18, 2024
The Emotional Burden of Leadership
Navigating the challenges of high growth companies
February 1, 2024
High-growth Company IPO Journey
Understanding the IPO journey
January 16, 2024
The power of culture for high growth companies
Understanding the role of culture for high growth companies
December 21, 2023
The Full Scope of ESG for Private Companies
Viewpoints on ESG from both an investor and portfolio company perspective
November 15, 2023
Tax Issues for Private Companies
Understanding key areas of tax for private companies
October 1, 2023
The evolving world of technology and AI
A discussion on technology and AI and advice for CEOs and Founders
May 31, 2023
Evolving the Employee Value Prop
Reevaluating the employee value prop is key to attracting and retaining quality talent.
January 25, 2022
Alternative funding sources for private companies
Explore alternative funding sources available for high growth companies.
August 29, 2022
How emerging companies can be anti-racist
The core principles of anti-racist brands.
July 14, 2022
Organizational Transformation: Creating a culture of change
Perspectives on how to embrace a culture of change and elevate the employee voice
May 1, 2022
Privately Speaking tackles the issues that privately-held entities, including private equity- and venture capital-backed companies, care about most. Through our articles, blogs, and podcasts, we share insights as well as practical, actionable tips to help boards and executive management grow, strengthen, and transition their privately-held businesses.
Whether your company is starting out and growing or strengthening and transitioning, this series promises to explore ways to help companies be successful at any stage of the business lifecycle.
Picking the generative AI winners
Read insights from Conor Moore on the hot topic of generative AI
Planning for a family business transfer
Key findings from the KPMG Private Enterprise Global Family Business Tax Monitor 2023
How private company tax functions are becoming more strategic
Explore the results of a recent poll of private company CTOs to see how tax leaders are helping their functions become more strategic.
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