"Who the hell are you to be telling my institutional IPO investor clients what they should be doing with my firm’s IPO underwritings?" That question, thrown at me by an investment banking VP over two decades ago, was a wake-up call. It was the moment I realized the unique value and power of our IPO research service at Renaissance Capital.Fast forward to today, and we're the undisputed leader in IPO research and IPO ETFs. Our clientele? A veritable who's who in the IPO investment world. These aren't just investors; they're titans, steering hundreds of millions into IPOs every year. And our Wall Street connections? They're the powerhouse behind a whopping 98% of US IPO dollars raised in the USA every year.You might recognize me from CNBC, Wall Street Journal, Barron's, and more. Worth Magazine even dubbed me "The IPO King." But my story isn't just about IPOs. It's about the journey—from Olympic sport governance (Chairman of USA Water Polo) to shaping a leading Wall Street firm. It's a tale of teamwork, integrity, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.As the CEO of a Women-Owned Minority firm for over a quarter-century, I've witnessed the undeniable strength of diversity in action.Reid Hoffman, LinkedIn's Co-Founder, once said, "No matter how brilliant your mind or ambitious your plans, if you're playing solo, you're always going to lose out to a team." This belief is my guiding star.In this game of life and business, we're not just playing – we're changing the game of IPO investing for our clients.I'm also the author of two books: "IPOs for Everyone" and "Strategic Growth through Mergers & Acquisitions."On a more personal note, I'm a dad, a coach to youth water polo athletes, and a committed sportsman. My mornings start with a swim, rucksack run, or bike ride. I'm proud of my past as an AAU All-American and captain of both the US Junior National and Ivy League Water Polo champions.