Today’s guest is Shalabh Gupta, a visionary entrepreneur and the CEO of a publicly traded company. With deep experience in both public and private markets, Shalabh brings a mission-driven mindset to solving complex problems through innovation. In this episode, he shares his journey to the public markets, lessons learned from operating in the spotlight, and what it really takes to drive long-term shareholder value while staying true to your company’s core mission.
Whether you’re a founder, investor, or aspiring public company executive, this conversation is packed with insights into what it means to lead boldly in the public eye.
💡 What You’ll Learn-
Why Shalabh chose to take his company public earlier than most
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The tradeoffs between staying private vs. going public
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Insights into IPOs, SPACs, and reverse mergers — and why his company took its specific route
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The biggest surprises and challenges of running a public company
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How to prepare for shareholder meetings (including the hardest questions he’s been asked!)
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Strategies for balancing quarterly pressures with long-term vision
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What it takes to personally transition from private leadership to the public stage
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The core mission of his company — and why it matters now more than ever
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Advice for future public company CEOs
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What’s next for Shalabh’s company and how you can follow the journey
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