## IPO Readiness in 2026: The Market Outlook and How AI Is Rewriting the IPO Timeline

A webinar hosted by Carta & Morgan Stanley

The public markets have entered a new chapter—shaped by AI-driven volatility, shifting investor sentiment, and an evolving private-to-public liquidity landscape. For late-stage companies, the question is no longer just when to go public, but how to build the infrastructure, narrative, and operational readiness to compete in a market where AI is reshaping valuations, due diligence, and investor expectations.

Join leaders from Carta and Morgan Stanley for a candid conversation on what IPO readiness looks like in 2026—and how AI is reshaping every step of the journey.

The panel includes:

- **Charly Kevers**, Chief Financial Officer, Carta  
- **Lisa Shalett**, Chief Investment Officer, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management  
- **Rohan Mehra**, Head of Global AI Banking, Morgan Stanley

### Topics covered:

- _The New Macro Environment_: An inside view into forces driving markets today, what recent IPOs signal about current conditions, and how to navigate AI-driven volatility.
- _Investor Priorities_: What backers look for in a post-AI inflection market.
- _Operational Velocity_: How leadership teams use intelligent systems to accelerate IPO readiness, regardless of timeline.

## Featuring

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  Lisa Shalett  
  Chief Investment Officer  
  Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

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  Rohan Mehra  
  Head of Global AI Banking  
  Morgan Stanley

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  Charly Kevers  
  Chief Financial Officer  
  Carta