Tax law touches nearly every decision a founder makes, from structuring equity and pricing to raising money, hiring, and planning exits. With the passage of new tax laws in 2025, key changes are making this moment especially important for entrepreneurs to pay attention. 

The Nasdaq Center is thrilled to be joined by Gerard Narendran, Tax Managing Director at KPMG, for a session on how recent tax reform may affect your business structure, investment strategy, and long-term growth. We’ll dive deep into the updated provisions, new limitations and opportunities around capital gains, shifting reporting thresholds, and how these changes could reshape your approach to fundraising, equity, and exit strategies. Throughout the session, you’ll gain actionable insight to help you adapt—whether you’re bootstrapping, raising, or planning a future sale. 

Key Takeaways: 

• Summary of key tax updates 

• Strategies and tools for tax planning 

• Overview of what we’re seeing in the market 

• Exploring potential future legislation

OUR SPECIAL GUEST

Gerard Narendran

I am a Tax managing director in the San Francisco SC tax practice. I have significant experiences in providing federal, state, and international tax compliance, US tax consulting, and working with the audit team on both public and pre-IPO companies.

I also serve as the lead KPMG tax professional for my multinational clients, working with various tax specialists in many jurisdictions to provide holistic experiences.

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