What it Takes to IPO in 2025

Eliran Glazer, CFO of monday.com, shares lessons from taking the company public in 2021 and provides guidance for CFOs preparing for IPO in 2025's more demanding environment. Key themes include the importance of storytelling and narrative credibility, acting as a strategic business partner rather than a budget gatekeeper, and building data-driven performance and scenario planning capabilities. The article emphasizes that public market expectations have shifted from growth-at-all-costs to operational excellence, efficient capital allocation, and sustainable margins.