Privately Speaking podcast

Discussions with KPMG Private Enterprise advisors and esteemed guests on topics of interest to private companies.

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.  

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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

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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

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Board Leadership Strategies: Effective Utilization of Independent Directors

How best to use the talent and skills of independent directors

January 17, 2025

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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

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Diving Deeper into AI: Exploring the Potential and Challenges

Views on being an AI startup in the current environment

June 27, 2024

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Thriving Through Growth: Preventing Leadership Shock in High-Growth Organizations

Practical steps for thriving in fast-growing companies

May 30, 2024

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GenAI Value Creation

Understanding the fundamentals of AI

April 17, 2024

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Challenges of Hiring When Scaling

Hiring the right people to help grow your organization

March 18, 2024

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The Emotional Burden of Leadership

Navigating the challenges of high growth companies

February 1, 2024

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High-growth Company IPO Journey

Understanding the IPO journey

January 16, 2024

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The power of culture for high growth companies

Understanding the role of culture for high growth companies

December 21, 2023

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The Full Scope of ESG for Private Companies

Viewpoints on ESG from both an investor and portfolio company perspective

November 15, 2023

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Tax Issues for Private Companies

Understanding key areas of tax for private companies

October 1, 2023

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The evolving world of technology and AI

A discussion on technology and AI and advice for CEOs and Founders

May 31, 2023

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Evolving the Employee Value Prop

Reevaluating the employee value prop is key to attracting and retaining quality talent.

January 25, 2022

Evolving the Employee Value Prop
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Alternative funding sources for private companies

Explore alternative funding sources available for high growth companies.

August 29, 2022

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How emerging companies can be anti-racist

The core principles of anti-racist brands.

July 14, 2022

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Organizational Transformation: Creating a culture of change

Perspectives on how to embrace a culture of change and elevate the employee voice

May 1, 2022

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Privately Speaking series

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.

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Picking the generative AI winners

Read insights from Conor Moore on the hot topic of generative AI

Planning for a family business transfer
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Planning for a family business transfer

Key findings from the KPMG Private Enterprise Global Family Business Tax Monitor 2023

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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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IPO Insights Q2 2023

Building winning deal stories

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Office Managing Partner, Audit, KPMG US

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