Steve Cakebread, CFO of Yext and author on IPOs, teams up with Garth Mitchell, CFO of Latch, as they dive into the moral and practical implications of going public earlier in a company's lifecycle. Cakebread argues that early IPOs can foster maturity and enhance returns, while Mitchell shares insights on Latch's SPAC journey. They discuss the dual nature of greed in capital markets, the importance of governance, and the strategic decision-making behind public offerings. And yes, baked beans make an unexpected appearance!
