It has been an active and often wild ride in the IPO market over the past year. After a slow period during the heart of the initial COVID-19 crisis, market activity has reignited at a blistering pace, driven by optimism in the global economy and the emergence of special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, among other factors.There is ample excitement right now about IPOs, but there also are areas to be mindful of and manage effectively in order to achieve a successful public offering. Patience and proper preparation are a must.In this podcast, Protiviti Managing Directors Susan Alexander, Brad Rachmiel, Charlie Soranno and Nick Spinks, leaders in Protiviti’s Public Company Transformation group, discuss the overall state of the market and some of the key issues and concerns for organizations to address effectively during the overall IPO process.For more information, visit the Public Company Transformation page on the Protiviti website at www.protiviti.com/PCT. A wealth of information and insights are available, including the fourth edition of Protiviti’s highly regarded Guide to Public Company Transformation: Frequently Asked Questions. Contact Susan at susan.alexander@protiviti.com. Contact Brad at brad.rachmiel@protiviti.com. Contact Charlie at charles.soranno@protiviti.com. Contact Nick at nicholas.spinks@protiviti.com. Transcriptions of our Powerful Insights podcasts are available upon request from kevin.donahue@protiviti.com