# Pre-IPO Clock — full knowledge base

> Plain-English guidance on preparing a company for an IPO — the 24-month readiness timeline, financial reporting and audits, governance and board-building, S-1 basics, choosing underwriters, IPO alternatives, cap table cleanup, investor relations and post-IPO obligations — plus a way to connect with licensed and experienced IPO advisors. Educational only — not legal, investment or securities advice, and not a way to buy or trade pre-IPO shares.

Educational resource, not professional advice.