Peter Goldstein is the Founder and CEO of Exchange Listing, a capital markets advisory firm specializing in helping emerging growth companies list on major stock exchanges such as NASDAQ and NYSE.

Peter has over 35 years of experience as an entrepreneur, investment banker, and strategic advisor. He has successfully led IPOs, uplistings, mergers, and private placements across a range of industries. Through Exchange Listing, he guides companies through the complex go-public process with a focus on compliance, capital formation, and long-term growth.

He is also the founder of Emmis Capital and author of The Entrepreneur’s IPO, offering a practical roadmap for founders seeking public market entry.

In this episode we cover:

• 00:00 - Intro
• 00:45 – Challenges Tech Founders Face in Preparing for an IPO
• 06:45 – Why a Solid Management Team Matters Before Going Public
• 12:45 – Common IPO Misconceptions Among Tech Entrepreneurs
• 13:45 – How Tech Companies Can Stay Attractive to Investors
• 17:45 – Key Milestones for Companies Under $100M Before IPO
• 25:05 – Balancing the Costs and Benefits of Going Public
• 26:05 – The Role of Strategic Planning in a Successful IPO
• 29:05 – Examples of Sub-$100M Companies That Went Public
• 33:05 – Peter's Favorite Activity to Get Into a Flow State
• 33:35 – Peter's Advice for His Younger Self
• 34:35 – Biggest Challenges and Goals for Exchange Listing
• 35:30 – Instrumental Resources for Peter's Success
• 36:30 – What Does Success Mean for Peter Today
• 38:00 – Get in Touch with Peter

Get in Touch with Peter:

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Exchange Listing LLC

Emmis Capital

NASDAQ

NYSE (New York Stock Exchange)

Newsmax

Books:

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

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