List and Launch: What Happens the Moment Your DESPAC Deal Closes

In this episode of The DESPAC Podcast Go Public Series, host Chaz Churchwell and SPAC attorney Michael Blankenship of Winston & Strawn walk through the sixth step of the Go Public Framework: L – List and Launch.Listing day is the milestone many founders anticipate. But far from being just a celebration, it is a coordinated, highly visible event that sets the tone for how the market views your company.Listeners will learn:• What happens when the DESPAC deal closes and the stock begins trading• How to coordinate market communications and internal messaging• Why the first earnings report is one of the most important early milestones• How to demonstrate alignment with earlier projections• Why public-company execution starts immediately• How crypto-involved companies must account for and disclose digital assets• Why insurance activation and risk readiness matter at launch• How transparency builds early investor trustThis episode prepares leaders for the operational and communication demands of debuting as a public company.Connect With the Guest:Michael Blankenship, Winston & Strawn LLPLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeblankenshipConnect With the Host & The DESPAC Podcast:Chaz Churchwell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chazchurchwell/YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@thedespacpodcastThe DESPAC Podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this content constitutes legal, investment, tax, or financial advice, nor a recommendation to pursue or avoid any transaction. Consult qualified legal, financial, and tax professionals before acting on any information discussed. News Theme 1 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/THE DESPAC PODCAST  DISCLAIMERThe DESPAC Podcast is for informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not represent the views of One Iron Network LLC, its affiliates, or any sponsoring organization.Nothing in this podcast should be interpreted as legal advice, investment advice, tax advice, or a recommendation to pursue or avoid any transaction. Discussions may reference SPACs, DESPAC transactions, securities regulations, or public-company readiness frameworks. These conversations are educational in nature and should not be relied upon when making financial or strategic decisions.Listeners should consult qualified legal, financial, and tax professionals before acting on any information discussed in this podcast. Any examples or scenarios mentioned are illustrative and may not reflect current market conditions or regulatory requirements.Participation by a guest does not constitute an endorsement of any company, strategy, product, or service. References to specific firms or individuals are for context only.One Iron Network LLC and the DESPAC Podcast disclaim all liability arising from the use of or reliance on the information presented.