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Описание: 🎙 Inside the Mind of a Middle East IPO Expert – Steve Drake on Startup Scaling & IPO Mastery

In this episode of The CFO podcast, we dive deep with Steve Drake, Co-founder of Middle East Advisory Partners and former PwC Capital Markets lead in the Middle East.
🔑 What You'll Learn in This Episode:
✨ Why Steve moved to the Middle East and built his career there
📈 Why companies go for IPOs and what truly makes them IPO-ready
⚠️ Risks & hidden obligations of going public that founders overlook
🚀 The IPO journey explained – from planning to 100 days post-listing
💰 Why working capital is the silent killer for startups and how to manage it
📊 Balance sheet vs topline growth – what investors really care about
🎯 Steve’s first check when auditing a startup for problems
👔 Advice for young finance professionals aiming for C-suite success

Whether you're an aspiring CFO, startup founder, or finance professional eyeing global opportunities, this conversation is a goldmine of market-specific wisdom, IPO frameworks, and leadership strategy.

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