Privately Speaking

KPMG Audit partner Erika Whitmore talks with Lou Miramontes, Board Member at Oportun, to discuss the board's role in growing your company.

A founder-to-investor perspective on navigating growth, leadership, and evolving market dynamics.

Unlock insights on sustainability as a strategic advantage for risk, valuation, and business growth in today's private market.

Explore the power of strategic capital in bridging the gap between innovative startups and established enterprises and learn how leveraging these partnerships can accelerate growth.

Uncover why adaptability matters more than ever as AI reshapes finance teams in high-growth companies. How will your organization respond to these emerging challenges?

Explore key trends shaping private equity, from the impact of AI to the importance of product discipline, and what it means for the future of investing.

Discover how to guide your organization through a successful transformation.

Are you prepared to navigate the changing IPO landscape and seize emerging opportunities?

Private company boards are facing unprecedented challenges in today's rapidly evolving business environment. The current geopolitical and economic uncertainty, coupled with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), are top of mind for CEOs and strategy leaders. How can boards focus on actionable areas within their control and understanding to effectively navigate uncertainty and support their organizations' long-term success?

How high-growth companies can prepare for a recovering M&A market by addressing cultural and operational integration, while being mindful of regulatory hurdles and economic uncertainty.

How does an investment bank dedicated to mission-driven businesses, foster a unique community and connection within the ecosystem of impact investing?

Explore the complexities of maintaining a strong and consistent culture during periods of rapid organizational growth.

Explore the current and future state of the IPO market, the importance of preparation for IPOs, and the role of SPACs and retail investors in the market.

Discover how a high-growth company raised significant capital through crowdfunding and leveraged AI to revolutionize the restaurant industry.

How best to use the talent and skills of independent directors

A board's role within privately held companies

Views on being an AI startup in the current environment

Practical steps for thriving in fast-growing companies

Understanding the fundamentals of AI

Hiring the right people to help grow your organization

Navigating the challenges of high growth companies

Understanding the IPO journey

Understanding the role of culture for high growth companies

Viewpoints on ESG from both an investor and portfolio company perspective

Tax implications are extremely important and need to be at the forefront of all companies operations. What exactly do companies, especially private companies, need to focus on as they dive into the world of taxes?

Host and KPMG Audit partner, Erika Whitmore, sits down with industry professionals from KPMG Accounting Advisory Services, Hillary Cimock, Partner, and Sally Wong, Managing Director, to discuss the current IPO environment and anticipated future trends.

The world of technology is constantly evolving and with the rapid growth and exposure of Artificial Intelligence, what does your company need to know? How does a company embrace artificial intelligence to continue expanding their business?

As private companies grow, reevaluating the employee value proposition is key to attracting and retaining quality talent. What do private company leaders need to consider to set their organization apart from the competition?

What should growing companies be thinking about during volatile financial markets? What kind of alternative funding sources are available? In this episode, KPMG Audit partner Erika Whitmore and Mike Rudolph, Managing Director, KPMG Corporate Finance dive further into these questions.

KPMG Audit partner Erika Whitmore talks with Ryan Pintado-Vertner, CEO and Founder of Smoketown, about what it means for a brand to be anti-racist and actions companies can implement.

KPMG Audit partner Erika Whitmore talk with Leila Shin and Michelle Kent, Principals in KPMG's Advisory practice to discuss organization transformation

KPMG Audit partner Erika Whitmore talk with Rajiv Shukla, Chairman and CEO of Constellation Alpha Holdings, to discuss the current state of SPACs.

KPMG Audit partner Erika Whitmore talk with Eva Ho, General Partner, Fika Ventures, to discuss her career within venture capital.

KPMG Audit partner Erika Whitmore talks with Jay Albanese, CEO of Centric Digital and Member of Lightening Capital, Lauren Boyer, CEO of Underscore Marketing, and Tony Smith, CEO of Restaurant365 about the challenges and opportunities they face as leaders of their businesses during the ongoing pandemic.

KPMG Audit partner Erika Whitmore talks with Rik Parker, Partner in KPMG Cyber Security Services, to discuss the ins and outs of Cyber Security.

KPMG Audit partner and podcast host Erika Whitmore talks with David Jarczyk, Principal in KPMG's Tax Innovation group to discuss the importance of data management for growth.

Guest host and KPMG Audit partner Shivani Sopory talks with Josh Green, Chief Financial Officer at Survios to discuss the evolving role of the CFO and more.

A discussion for high-growth companies planning for, or contemplating, a future sale of their business.

Advice for high-growth companies as they navigate the changing landscape of venture capital through COVID-19 and beyond.

KPMG Audit partner and host Erika Whitmore sits down with Maura Hodge, Audit partner in our KPMG ESG and Sustainability Practice to discuss practical ways high-growth companies can develop and implement ESG strategy for long-term success.

KPMG Audit partner Erika Whitmore sits down with Jeff Thomas, Senior Vice President of Nasdaq's Corporate Services business unit, and Gus Garcia, Head of SPAC M and A for Bank of America, to discuss the SPAC renaissance.

In this inaugural episode of Privately Speaking, KPMG Audit partner and host Erika Whitmore sat down with Stephen Brown of the KPMG Board Leadership Center to discuss companies re-thinking their remote policies, how companies can respond to employee burnout and mental health issues, and the critical role boards and advisors play in this space.