About this episode

Stef Layne discusses the critical role of treasury in preparing a company for IPO and the importance of early involvement in the process.

What does it really take to prepare a company for IPO - and why should treasury be involved far earlier than most expect? In this episode, Stef Layne , a three-time IPO leader, shares how treasury plays a critical role in shaping IPO readiness, strengthening cash discipline, and building financial resilience. In this episode, we’re joined by Stef Layne , a finance executive with over 20 years of experience leading high-growth, global technology companies through IPOs, rapid scale, and transformation. A proven partner to CEOs and executive teams, Stef brings deep expertise across capital strategy, liquidity management, FP&A, global operations, and risk management. As a three-time IPO leader, she is known for bringing structure to ambiguity, building high-performing teams, and aligning finance strategy with business outcomes. This conversation dives into the evolving role of treasury in the IPO journey, highlighting why early involvement is essential for success. The discussion covers how treasury supports liquidity planning, establishes financial discipline across organisations, and manages banking relationships during periods of uncertainty. We also explores the importance of…

Topics covered

• IPO preparation
• treasury role
• financial resilience
• cash discipline
• liquidity management
• financial strategy

Keywords

• IPO
• treasury
• financial discipline
• cash management
• liquidity planning
• business objectives
• risk management

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