SME Finance Playbook: Winning Strategies from Seed to IPO

Date and Time: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 - 1:00pm EDT
Presenters: Lijie Zhu, Managing Director of Dragon Gate Investment Partners; Konrad Dabrowski, CFO, Tekcapital plc & Innovative Eyewear, Inc.; Marc Iyeki, Head of Listings Strategy, Green Impact Exchange; Michele Russo, Founder & Managing Partner of Opera Capital Partners Ltd

Discussions:

• Navigating the funding landscape: Strategies for securing seed, angel, and venture capital funding, as well as traditional bank loans, to support business growth.
• Building a strong financial foundation: Best practices for financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and managing cash flow, to set the stage for successful growth and scalability.
• Scaling for success: Tips and tricks for managing rapid growth and navigating the complexities of an evolving business landscape, from managing employee stock options to navigating mergers and acquisitions.
• The path to IPO: A deep dive into the process of taking a company public, including the regulatory requirements, timeline, and considerations for success at each stage of the journey.