Taking a company public is one of the biggest moments in a company’s existence. The CFO is a key leader in making it happen. The preparations are extensive and the process can be intense. Ryan Levenberg was the CFO of Q4 when the company went public in October 2021. It was his first time going through a public offering. In this episode, you’ll learn how Ryan and Q4 worked through the preparations, how the finance team was involved and some of the helpful investments in systems, staff and processes that Ryan made prior to the IPO. You’ll also hear Ryan’s advice on how important it is to be a part of a community of experienced professionals. This podcast episode was produced by Quill.