Kevin Flick on Advice for Companies Who Want to Go Public and Tips for a Successful IPO

Today we welcome Kevin Flick who is ISC Manufacturing’s Chief Financial Officer. He has acquired and transformed 4 PE-backed companies and has led 3 successful IPOs. Kevin’s broad perspective has allowed him to grow businesses and teams, having been a vice president, due diligence advisor, board member, financial analyst, and investment analyst earlier in his career.

What You’ll Learn

Open communication in PE backed companies

Private VS Public Equity

How Canacol Energy became the leading natural gas supplier in Colombia

Tips for a successful IPO

Breakdown

[00:45] Getting to know Kevin Flick

[05:22] Common mistake by PE firms and portfolio companies

[10:11] Difference between private and public equity

[11:54] Kevin as VP of Finance at Canacol Energy

[17:20] Advice for companies who want to go public

[19:21] Notable attributes of a top-performer

[20:54] Private equity: the good and the bad

[22:26] Kevin’s learning resources

[25:06] Kevin’s advice to his 20-year-old self

Resources

Kevin’s LinkedIn

Kevin’s Email

Kevin’s Mobile Number: +1 214 235 4798

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