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Pre-IPO crash course: What does the board need to know?

February 6, 2024

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Dottie Schindlinger

Executive Director, Diligent Institute

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Richard Morris

Partner, Wilson Williams

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What do private companies often misunderstand about the process of going public? What are the biggest things private company directors should be prepared for during the first year after the IPO? In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, Richard Morris, Partner at Wilson Williams and capital markets expert, discusses the do’s and don’ts of the IPO process.

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In this episode:

IPO checklist: Morris discusses the importance of understanding your processes rather than just checking the box that the processes are in place.
Taking a team approach: Morris stresses the value of collaboration and bringing in the right people to get the job done.
Expecting increased activity: Morris points out that the organization and company dynamic might evolve throughout the IPO process.