How Tech Founders Can Successfully List on the Stock Exchange with Peter Goldstein #234

Peter Goldstein is the Founder and CEO of Exchange Listing, a capital markets advisory firm specializing in helping emerging growth companies list on major stock exchanges such as NASDAQ and NYSE. Peter has over 35 years of experience as an entrepreneur, investment banker, and strategic advisor. He has successfully led IPOs, uplistings, mergers, and private placements across a range of industries. Through Exchange Listing, he guides companies through the complex go-public process with a focus on compliance, capital formation, and long-term growth. He is also the founder of Emmis Capital and author of The Entrepreneur’s IPO, offering a practical roadmap for founders seeking public market entry. In this episode we cover:00:00 - Intro00:45 – Challenges Tech Founders Face in Preparing for an IPO06:45 – Why a Solid Management Team Matters Before Going Public12:45 – Common IPO Misconceptions Among Tech Entrepreneurs13:45 – How Tech Companies Can Stay Attractive to Investors17:45 – Key Milestones for Companies Under $100M Before IPO25:05 – Balancing the Costs and Benefits of Going Public26:05 – The Role of Strategic Planning in a Successful IPO29:05 – Examples of Sub-$100M Companies That Went Public33:05 – Peter's Favorite Activity to Get Into a Flow State33:35 – Peter's Advice for His Younger Self34:35 – Biggest Challenges and Goals for Exchange Listing35:30 – Instrumental Resources for Peter's Success36:30 – What Does Success Mean for Peter Today38:00 – Get in Touch with Peter Get in Touch with Peter: Peter's LinkedIn Mentions: Exchange Listing LLC Emmis Capital NASDAQ NYSE (New York Stock Exchange) Newsmax Books: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Tag Us & Follow: Facebook LinkedIn Instagram More About Akeel: Twitter LinkedIn More SaaS Podcast Episodes SaaS Consultants How To Value Your SaaS Company