
How to Go Public -- The IPO Exit Every Startup Seeks
Learn about what it takes to go public.
Date: Thursday, March 24, 2022
Time: 8:00pm to 9:30pm ET
Location: Online. No travel needed.
Course Description:
This course will discuss the process of going public and what you'll face in the process.
Course Description
At some point, every startup needs to think about an exit. Not only does an IPO provide a startup with a huge capital boost, it also means that the startup is successful enough to offer shares of their company to the public.
What this course covers:
- What does going public mean?
- What are the key sections of Form S-1?
- What are the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934?
- What is Regulation S-K?
- How do you use Rule 144?
- What role does your Board play?
- What does your lawyer do?
- What is the role of the Investment Banker and what do they do?
- What's a greenshoe option?
- What's a lock-up period?
- What's a roadshow?
Who is this course for?
- Researchers, Entrepreneurs, Directors, Commercialization Experts, VC and Angel Investors, who want to learn more about IPOs
- Entrepreneurs who are thinking of taking their startups public
Lecturer

Course Registration
Enrollment Fees:
- $149/person
- This course is a 90-minute lecture with Q&A
- Includes extensive handouts and a recorded video of the session
- All registrations must be made online and by credit card. We do not accept Purchase Orders or checks.
- Payment for all registrations must be made by institutional or personal credit card and paid in full prior to the Virtual Conference.
- Receipts of registration will be sent to you via email upon completion of registration.
Refunds and Cancellations:
- Cancellations and Refunds: Notification of cancellation must be submitted in writing to support@ncet2.org. Cancellations received more than 48 hours in advance will be subject to a $25 cancellation charge. No refunds will be given within 48 hours of the event.
- Substitutions are allowed at any time but must be submitted in writing to support@ncet2.org within 48 hours in advance.
Note:
- Fees change without notice. We exercise dynamic pricing which can change daily. Actual pricing is established each day at the point of registration. All prices are quoted as information only and we reserve the right to change them without notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What background knowledge is necessary?
No specific background is required. This course is ideal for entrepreneurs who want to know more about IPOs and/or are thinking of going public.Do you have discounts for startups/universities enrolling more than 1 person?
Contact RiaAncheta@ncet2.org to discuss discounts for multiple attendees.I may not be available for the day of the course will a recording be available?
Yes, the recording will be made available and it will be posted after each lecture.How can I access the online class?
This course is online. You need a computer with web access for the visual/audio. You may also dial-in using the audio-only telephone number. The call in details and instructions on how to join the course will be sent to you via email before the course. Once registered to the course you will receive a reminder email 24 hours before the start of the webinar with instructions on how to join.
Is there a fee if I wish to engage with NCET2 for additional help in building my startup?
If you wish to engage with us for assistance beyond the course, please email us at support@ncet2.org and we can discuss with you services to help you develop your company.