Episode 1 – Tech Trends: IPO or Direct Listing?

There is perhaps no better source on the topic of direct listings than Greg Rodgers, a capital markets partner in Latham's New York office and a pioneer of this innovative approach to going public. Latham has been at the cutting edge of this product, representing Spotify in its groundbreaking direct listing and the financial advisers in Slack's direct listing. In this episode, Bay Area partner Ben Potter, Global Vice Chair of Latham's Emerging Companies Practice and Chair of the firm's Technology Industry Group, talks with Greg about the genesis of the direct listing, how it differs from a traditional IPO, and what types of companies should consider the alternative path to becoming a public company.   This podcast is provided as a service of Latham & Watkins LLP. Listening to this podcast does not create an attorney client relationship between you and Latham & Watkins LLP, and you should not send confidential information to Latham & Watkins LLP. While we make every effort to assure that the content of this podcast is accurate, comprehensive, and current, we do not warrant or guarantee any of those things and you may not rely on this podcast as a substitute for legal research and/or consulting a qualified attorney. Listening to this podcast is not a substitute for engaging a lawyer to advise on your individual needs. Should you require legal advice on the issues covered in this podcast, please consult a qualified attorney. Under New York's Code of Professional Responsibility, portions of this communication contain attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Results depend upon a variety of factors unique to each representation. Please direct all inquiries regarding the conduct of Latham and Watkins attorneys under New York's Disciplinary Rules to Latham & Watkins LLP, 885 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022-4834, Phone: 1.212.906.1200