IPOs have been on the rise for much of the past year, suggesting that public offerings may be poised to return to a robust level of activity. But today there are many challenges for companies preparing for an IPO, including global market volatility, rapid regulatory change and shorter windows of opportunity. In this podcast, Douglas Chu, Senior Vice President and Head of Silicon Valley and the Western Region at NYSE and Steve Hobbs, Protiviti Managing Director, discuss the current landscape for companies considering or planning an IPO.