Navigating the capital markets and public company readiness

Tuesday, October 7th, 2025 – San Francisco 
Thursday, October 9th, 2025 – Palo Alto

Going public is one of the most transformative - and challenging - moments in a company’s journey. In today’s volatile capital markets, timing, preparation, and execution are everything. This high-impact panel featured top executives, capital markets leaders, and seasoned advisors sharing insider perspectives on: 

• How today’s market conditions are shaping IPO and SPAC activity
• The real-world steps to prepare for going public
• Financial, operational, and cultural shifts for long-term success
• SEC, SOX, and governance requirements - what you need to know
• Lessons learned from recent market entrants 

Whether you’re an executive, investor, or advisor, you’ll walk away with actionable insights to help you navigate the public company journey with confidence. 

Who attended: 

• CEOs, CFOs, COOs, and board members considering an IPO or SPAC
• Investors and advisors guiding companies through capital market transactions
• Senior leaders focused on finance transformation, compliance, and governance 

San Francisco event  

Location: DLA Piper - 555 Mission St., #2400, San Francisco 

Speakers: 

• Nicolle Brady – Managing Director at Protiviti
• Rob Krolik – former CFO at Yelp and General Partner at Burst Capital
• Curtis Mo – Partner at DLA Piper
• John Hyland – Managing Director at Oppenheimer 

Palo Alto event 

Location: DLA Piper - 3203 Hanover St., Suite 100, Palo Alto 

Speakers: 

• Nicolle Brady – Managing Director at Protiviti
• Tom Vo – CEO and Founder at Nutex Health
• Curtis Mo – Partner at DLA Piper
• Tegh Kapur – Managing Director at JP Morgan