An IPO may not be on your near-term roadmap, but the best founders start planning for it long before the bankers show up.
At TechCrunch All Stage on July 15 at Boston’s SoWa Power Station, Mo Jomaa, partner at CapitalG (Alphabet’s independent growth fund), will lead a session titled “What to Think About Now If You Want to IPO Someday” on the Scale Stage.
In this session, Jomaa will walk founders through what it really takes to build toward a public debut, with lessons drawn from years investing in companies like Databricks, Grafana, Armis, and Cribl. Whether you’re a few years out or simply want to keep the door open, Jomaa will show how metrics, hiring, and growth strategy all play into IPO readiness.
What investors look for when eyeing IPO potential
Before joining CapitalG, Jomaa helped lead IPO and M&A deals for enterprise software at Morgan Stanley. Today, he brings that investor lens to some of the biggest names in data infrastructure and analytics, and to founders preparing for high-stakes growth.
Expect tactical advice on:
- The financial and operational insights that matter most to growth-stage investors
- Why early executive hires set the tone for long-term trajectory
- How your go-to-market motion impacts public market decisions
- What to start focusing on today if an IPO might be in your future
If your startup has staying power, this session will help you shape the kind of strategy that leads to a lasting outcome.
Lean in on this session, and pocket ticket savings now
In just two weeks, the startup world converges in Boston. TechCrunch All Stage is the ultimate founder summit — designed to fuel startup growth and connect backers with builders. Investor tickets save $425. Founder tickets save $320. Register now and save.
