Ready for Anything: Preparing for IPOs, SPACs, and Unexpected Capital Market Shifts

Today’s markets are defined by volatility, narrow IPO windows, evolving SPAC dynamics, and shifting private equity objectives. These pressures require CFOs and finance leaders to prepare simultaneously for multiple capital markets scenarios.
 
This session brings together CFOs, finance leaders, GCs, PE operating partners, board members, and emerging growth executives to explore what it truly means to be “ready for anything” heading into 2026.
 
We invite you to join us for an engaging program and networking reception with leaders across the capital markets ecosystem.
Featured Speakers
Moderator: Louis Lehot – Partner, Foley & Lardner
Dan Angius – Managing Director, Nasdaq (Capital Markets)
Andrea Vardaro Thomas – Managing Director, Protiviti
Michael Golomb – Chief Financial Officer, Blockstream
 
Discussion Topics

• When (and whether) to pursue an IPO 
• The SPAC reset and how SPACs compare with traditional IPOs
• Private-market pressures and PE-driven timing considerations
• Preparing for dual-track and multi-track exit strategies
• War stories navigating volatility, shutdown windows, and last-minute pivots
• What PE operating partners, legal teams, and bankers expect heading into 2026

 
Whether you’re raising capital, planning an exit, or navigating today’s fast-moving markets, this session will offer practical guidance and actionable insights.

Event Details
Format: Cocktail reception + moderated panel
Audience: CFOs, finance leaders, GCs, PE operating partners, board members, and emerging growth executives