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The secret to smart spending: strategic procurement
Dec 12, 2023
Angelina Hendraka, CAO at Redis, discusses her diverse experiences across industries. She shares insights on being an inclusive leader and making strategic spend decisions. The podcast also covers post-IPO success, SOX readiness, and a funny expense reporting story.
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Quick takeaways
- Implementing strategic procurement practices to optimize spending and prioritize areas that deliver the highest return on investment.
- Ensuring the integrity of IT systems and data through proper controls is critical, especially for a software company, in order to maintain a strong financial position.
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The IPO Journey and Post-IPO Challenges
After going through the IPO process, including updating the S-1 filing and engaging with experts, the company successfully went public. The focus then shifted to maintaining compliance and implementing a robust internal audit function. The significant lift came from SOX compliance, as the company needed to ensure proper controls were in place for IT systems and data integrity. The importance of having an anchor investor and navigating the roadshow process was highlighted, along with the potential impacts of significant deficiencies or material weaknesses on the company's reputation and litigation risk.
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