IPO Readiness in 2025: Market Signals, Timing, and Looking Ahead

With ongoing market volatility and evolving economic conditions, understanding current private and public market dynamics has never been more critical. 

Join Morgan Stanley’s Chief Investment Officer of Wealth Management and Head of the Global Investment Office, Lisa Shalett, Head of Morgan Stanley at Work Private Markets, Shawn Murphy, and Carta CFO Charly Kevers, for a candid, live conversation on market dynamics shaping IPO strategy in 2025, how to understand the signals that matter, and what companies should focus on operationally—no matter their timeline.

In this session, you’ll learn:

  • What recent market trends mean for late-stage private companies
  • How macroeconomic signals are influencing IPO timelines and investor appetite
  • What finance and leadership teams should prioritize 12–24 months ahead of going public
  • How to build flexibility into your IPO strategy, from equity systems to investor expectations

Featuring

Lisa Shalett

Chief Investment Officer for Wealth Management, and Head of the Global Investment Office
Morgan Stanley
Shawn Murphy

Head of Private Markets
Morgan Stanley at Work
Charly Kevers

Chief Financial Officer
Carta

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