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EPISODE · Nov 24, 2025 · 50 MIN

Why It’s So Difficult For Companies to Go Public: A CFO Explains the Process | The Real Eisman Playbook Episode 35

from The Real Eisman Playbook · host Steve Eisman

On this episode of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman is joined by Amy Butte, the Chief Financial Officer at Navan. Amy was also the CFO of the New York Stock Exchange when it went public in the early 2000s. We explore what it means and how difficult it is to take a private company public. 00:00 - Intro 03:10 - Amy's Time as the CFO of The New York Stock Exchange 17:05 - How Navan Went Public 26:16 - What Navan Does 30:42 - What is a Road Show? 41:30 - How Young People Should Approach the Future Subscribe 👉🏻https://www.youtube.com/@RealEismanPlaybook?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with Steve Eisman and access all things The Eisman Playbook: 🌐 https://linktr.ee/realeismanplaybook → Follow on socials, watch episodes, and get the latest updates — all in one place. Disclaimer: The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content. Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service. Copyright ©2025 Steve Eisman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Real Eisman Playbook, Steve Eisman is joined by Amy Butte, the Chief Financial Officer at Navan. Amy was also the CFO of the New York Stock Exchange when it went public in the early 2000s. We explore what it means and how difficult it is to take a private company public. 00:00 - Intro 03:10 - Amy's Time as the CFO of The New York Stock Exchange 17:05 - How Navan Went Public 26:16 - What Navan Does 30:42 - What is a Road Show? 41:30 - How Young People Should Approach the Future Subscribe 👉🏻https://www.youtube.com/@RealEismanPlaybook?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with Steve Eisman and access all things The Eisman Playbook: 🌐 https://linktr.ee/realeismanplaybook → Follow on socials, watch episodes, and get the latest updates — all in one place. Disclaimer: The financial opinions expressed are for information purposes only. The opinions expressed by the hosts and participants are not an attempt to influence specific trading behavior, investments, or strategies. Past performance does not necessarily predict future outcomes. No specific results or profits are assured when relying on this content. Before making any investment or trade, evaluate its suitability for your circumstances and consider consulting your own financial or investment advisor. The financial products discussed in ‘The Eisman Playbook' carry a high level of risk and may not be appropriate for many investors. If you have uncertainties, it's advisable to seek professional advice. Remember that trading involves a risk to your capital, so only invest money you can afford to lose. Derivatives are unsuitable for all investors and involve the risk of losing more than the amount originally deposited and any profit you might have made. This communication is not a recommendation or offer to buy, sell, or retain any specific investment or service. Copyright ©2025 Steve Eisman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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