Read the full interview with David George, one of the leading players in the venture capital scene, here. He will provide perspective on the vital right moment to strike for firms taking a look at an IPO. The 2023 event will be held October 27 – 29 at Moscone West in San Francisco. The conference’s mission is to convene more than 10,000 entrepreneurs, innovators and venture capitalists. George’s recent contributions should yield a lot of interesting insights into the changing dynamics of public offerings.
George’s career started in investment banking and private equity, providing a unique perspective for his current – and long time – work in the public sector. He spent seven years at General Atlantic, making growth stage investments in consumer internet and enterprise software sectors. Now, he’s making waves again having joined Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) as a general partner. At a16z, George leads the firm’s Growth investing team. Additionally, he has been a key player in deploying many of the firm’s largest late-stage investments.
On October 27th, join George for a fireside chat. Prepare to be inspired as he shares the key ingredient that makes successful companies succeed while others self-destruct and never see their full potential. His long and deep experience as a growth-stage investor provides rare perspective. He has a good grasp of the things that matter when it comes to a company’s sustainable success in the marketplace. George’s perspective will be especially useful for early-stage companies looking to find their path through the maze that is today’s funding environment.
George is an important voice in today’s rapidly changing venture landscape. He knows that going public is about more than money—it’s an opportunity-inflected strategic choice that will influence a company’s trajectory for years to come. Here’s a quick look at the critical trend founders and later stage investors must be paying attention to. In particular, each of their day-long sessions will zero in on the timing of an IPO.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 aims to foster valuable connections and discussions among industry leaders. With George joining us, attendees are sure to experience a captivating conversation that will touch on the challenges and opportunities of going public. The event is an incredible opportunity for these startups. They have the opportunity to learn the most from experienced investors such as George, deepening their understanding of the multiple pathways to success.
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