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Thursday, October 17th

Hotel Nia

200 Independence Dr

Menlo Park, CA 94025

11:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Lunch Included

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With the IPO market showing signs of recovery and renewed investor interest, now is the time to ensure you have the right foundation in place to be public company ready when the time is right.

Join us for the 2024 Bay Area IPO Summit, to gain invaluable insights from industry experts on the latest trends, strategic planning, and actionable steps to ensure your company is IPO-ready.

This year’s summit will cover essential topics including a comprehensive capital markets update, emerging board composition trends, and the transformative impact of AI on business processes. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from those who have successfully navigated the IPO journey and are ready to share their knowledge on building a robust foundation for future growth.

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Agenda

  • Registration & Lunch

  • Opening Remarks

    Ravi Kumar, Partner | Connor Group

  • Capital Markets Update | Fireside Chat

    Speaker
    Ryan Limaye, Managing Director, Co-head Global Technology Investment Banking | Goldman Sachs

    Lise Buyer, Founder | Class V Group

  • Public Company Readiness

    Moderator
    Jim Neesen, Managing Partner, Growth | Connor Group

    Speakers
    Lindsay Gray, Chief Financial Officer | Grocery Outlet

    Peter McGoff, Chief Legal Officer | Rubrik

    Saurabh Sinha, Chief Financial Officer | AEVA


  • Break

  • AI Adoption and Its Transformation of Business

    Moderator
    Andrew Antos, CEO | Klarity

    Speakers
    Mike Dean, Corporate Controller | Amplitude

    Alex Gee, Head of Technical Accounting & Reporting | OpenAI

    Josh Waldron, Vice President Finance | Scale AI


  • Navigating the IPO Landscape: Protecting Your Board and Executive Team

    Moderator
    Melissa Rick, Partner, Wilson Sonsini

    Speaker
    Jennifer Chaloemtiarana, General Counsel | Doximity

    Jen Sharkey, National Managing Director Executive and Financial Risks Practice | Gallagher

    Lucas Tejwani, Manager, Legal | Samsara

  • Wrap up/Concluding Remarks

    Ravi Kumar, Partner | Connor Group

  • Networking Cocktail Reception

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