{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64c1fb4a8e16bd00116ffd75/65fc615320f30d0016eb1754?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"27 | 🚨 Why Going Public Is Way Harder Than You Think (And Most Startups Aren’t Ready) 💣 with Davina Kaile (Pillsbury LLP Capital Markets Lead)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/64c1fb4a8e16bd00116ffd75/1713554822948-c69917c4c56abe489ba7112d51a15e1a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Davina Kale is a longstanding senior partner and the Co-Leader of the Capital Markets practice at Pillsbury, Winthrop, Shaw, and Pittman.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Good Revenue, host Neeta Bidwai and Davina cover:</p><ul><li>How Davina guided prominent companies like 1st Dibs, Coursera, and Everi through IPOs and mergers &amp; acquisitions.</li><li>The changing nature and purpose of IPOs over the past four decades, and the dual track process of IPOs and M&amp;A.</li><li>The importance of early and thorough preparation for a public offering.</li><li>Davina highlights the need for a sound business model and understanding the legal and operational transition from a private to a public company.</li><li>She stresses the importance of setting realistic expectations and aligning an experienced leadership team.</li><li>The importance of adhering to best practices for a successful IPO trajectory.</li><li>Why successful IPOs involve a well-prepared management team and operational systems already functioning at a public company level before the IPO process begins.</li><li>Recommendations for handling the complexities of IPOs versus M&amp;A processes, stressing the importance of planning, organization, and leveraging the expertise of advisors.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>_</p><p>Where to find Davina:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassyoung/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.pillsburylaw.com/en/lawyers/davina-kaile.html</a></p><p><br></p><p>Where to find Neeta:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/neetabidwai/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/neetabidwai/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Where to find Good Revenue:</p><p><a href=\"https://goodrevenue.io/goodrevenue\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://goodrevenue.io/goodrevenue</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHrhuWbpYnUwrR75H2Ip4yQ\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHrhuWbpYnUwrR75H2Ip4yQ</a></p><p><br></p><p>_</p><p>Highlights:</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Davina Kale and IPOs</p><p>00:56 Current Market Sentiment and Predictions</p><p>03:25 Evolution of IPOs Over the Years</p><p>06:46 Key Factors for IPO Success</p><p>08:49 Dual Track Process: IPO vs M&amp;A</p><p>11:12 Preparing for an IPO: Timeline and Steps</p><p>24:15 Challenges and Crisis Management in IPOs</p><p>28:32 Role of Legal and Advisory Services</p><p>32:52 Misconceptions and Final Thoughts on IPOs</p><p>41:34 Conclusion and Farewell</p><p><br></p><p>_</p><p>Referenced:</p><p>• IPO statistics: <a href=\"https://site.warrington.ufl.edu/ritter/files/IPO-Statistics.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://site.warrington.ufl.edu/ritter/files/IPO-Statistics.pdf</a></p><p>• Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP: <a href=\"https://www.pillsburylaw.com/en/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.pillsburylaw.com/en/</a>&nbsp;</p><p>• Etsy: <a href=\"https://www.etsy.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.etsy.com/</a>&nbsp;</p><p>• 1st Dibs: <a href=\"https://www.1stdibs.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.1stdibs.com/</a></p>","author_name":"Neeta Bidwai"}