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From Private to Public Company
In this episode, Darren Lampert, CEO at GrowGeneration Corp, talks about what it's like going from a private to a public company. Darren lived through this transition and discusses how M&A has changed from private to public, how life as a CEO changed, and the benefits of becoming a public company.
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Darren Lampert, CEO at GrowGeneration Corp

"You're on display at all times. Everything you do is transparent. So if you're not looking to be transparent, stay out of the public markets." - Darren Lampert

Ever wondered what it's like to go from a private company to a public company? Darren Lampert, CEO at GrowGeneration Corp, has lived through this transition and has shared his experience in our interview.

Darren Lampert

Darren Lampert is the CEO of GrowGeneration Corp, bringing a robust background as a securities attorney and extensive experience in public markets. Graduating from law school in 1985, Darren transitioned to Wall Street, where he spent a decade honing his expertise in securities, holding Series 7 and 63 licenses. Coming from a family of securities attorneys, including his father and two brothers, Darren has been deeply immersed in the financial sector throughout his career, which he leverages to strategically lead GrowGeneration Corp in the expanding market landscape.

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