Equity Mates Investing Podcast Bonus Episode: Inside The IPO Process with Tom Cowan | TDM Growth Partners
Sep 28, 2020
In this insightful chat, Tom Cowan, co-founder of TDM Growth Partners, unpacks the complex IPO process. With a wealth of experience, he emphasizes the crucial role of governance, management quality, and company culture in ensuring successful transitions from private to public. Tom also discusses the unique challenges retail investors face when entering IPOs and the importance of long-term investment strategies over quick gains. Listeners gain valuable perspectives on what it truly takes for a company to flourish post-IPO.
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Long-Term Ownership And People Focus
- TDM focuses on long-term ownership and backing management teams to compound capital over many years.
- They prioritise people and culture as core drivers of sustained business performance.
Start IPO Prep Two Years Early
- Start preparing for an IPO about two years out to get board, management and systems ready.
- Fix team and back-office issues before listing rather than rushing the process.
Get The Board And Exec Team Right
- Ensure you have the right board and executive team for the next stage of growth before IPO.
- Replace or add executives if they lack the skills to scale the business multiple times.