Learn at Launch: From Napkin to Nasdaq
Schedule
Fri Jan 30 2026 at 08:30 am to 10:00 am
UTC-05:00Location
Launch Fishers | Fishers, IN
About this Event
Join the Arrive AI Executive Team for a candid session on the strategic, financial, and operational realities of taking a company onto the public stage.
Most entrepreneurs see the "opening bell" as the finish line. In reality, it is the result of years of meticulous groundwork. In this exclusive session, the leadership team behind Arrive AI pulls back the curtain on their journey to the NASDAQ—from early business building and capital strategy to navigating the high-stakes regulatory requirements of public life.
Whether you are an entrepreneur, an aspiring executive, or an investor, you will gain first-hand insights into what it truly takes to transition from a high-growth startup to a world-class public entity.
The Roadmap to Scale
This isn't a high-level theory session. We are diving into the "how-to" of public market readiness:
- The Founder’s Playbook: How early decision-making and relationship building set the foundation for long-term success.
- Strategic Execution in Regulated Spaces: Building high-growth businesses within complex frameworks like Healthcare and the Department of Defense.
- Financial Rigor & Internal Controls: Practical guidance on preparing financial systems and audits to meet public market standards.
- Navigating the Regulatory Path: Understanding PCAOB audits, SEC compliance, and the operational rigor required for a listing.
- Building Investor Confidence: How to communicate value and attract long-term shareholders in a volatile market.
Meet the Speakers
Dan O’Toole | CEO, Founder, & Chairman A serial entrepreneur and visionary leader who has founded and exited three companies, raised over $50M in funding, and secured a world-class patent portfolio to lead Arrive AI to the NASDAQ.
Todd Pepmeier | Chief Financial Officer A veteran financial strategist with 28 years of experience across automotive and tech sectors, specializing in building the internal controls, audits, and fiscal rigor required for public market compliance.
Neerav Shah | Chief Strategy Officer A strategic operator with 20+ years of experience scaling businesses in highly regulated environments, including the Department of Defense, with an academic foundation from Purdue and the London School of Economics.
Who Should Attend?
- Founders & CEOs preparing for their next stage of growth.
- CFOs & Strategists looking to understand the mechanics of public readiness.
- Investors & Tech Enthusiasts interested in the operational journey of emerging AI companies.
About Arrive AI
Arrive AI is the developer of the world’s first smart Mailbox-as-a-Service (MaaS) platform. By creating a secure, climate-controlled, and autonomous-ready infrastructure for drone and robotic delivery, Arrive AI is solving the "last inch" of logistics. The company is currently focused on scaling its technology and expanding its intellectual property as it moves toward the public markets.
Space is limited to ensure an intimate environment for Q&A and networking. Secure your spot today to learn the "insider" path to the public stage.
Agenda
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Networking
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM
Moderated Panel | From Napkin to NASDAQ: Navigating the Road to $ARAI
🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Audience Q&A
Where is it happening?
Launch Fishers, 12175 Visionary Way, Fishers, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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