In this powerful solo episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, Ross Mandell shares the true, untold story behind one of the most historic moments in modern finance — becoming the first American to bring a regulated U.S. financial business public on the London Stock Exchange in June 2002. Speaking candidly from Scott Woolley Studios in Delray Beach, Florida, Ross walks listeners through the week that changed his life forever, detailing how Sky Capital Holdings successfully listed on London’s AIM Market, reopening investor confidence after the dot-com crash and 9/11 — at a time when global markets were effectively frozen. This episode is a firsthand account of ambition, risk, power, and timing, told by the man who lived it. 📈 Inside the London Stock Exchange Breakthrough Ross breaks down how he: Reincorporated an American company in the UK Spent nearly a year calling in favors, building trust, and assembling capital Took Sky Capital Holdings public at £1.85 — opening at £2 and surging higher Personally reached a $30 million net worth overnight Positioned Sky Capital as a transatlantic investment bank connecting London and Wall Street He also explains why market makers bet against him, how they were caught short, and why confidence, preparation, and sheer willpower made the difference. 🧠 Key Lessons from This Episode In this episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell, you’ll learn: Why the London Stock Exchange matters more than most Americans realize How Sky Capital became the first post-dot-com IPO success in the UK The psychology of market makers and short sellers Why timing beats talent in financial markets How media exposure (national television) changes perception and power The real mechanics behind IPOs, capital raises, and market confidence How Ross Mandell helped reopen UK capital markets after 9/11 Ross also reflects on being featured on national British television as the face of market recovery — and how visibility, credibility, and execution intersect at the highest levels. 🎯 Why This Episode Matters This is not theory. This is financial history told by the person who made it happen. If you’re interested in: Stock markets IPOs Wall Street vs London finance Capital raising Investment banking Market psychology Financial power and influence This episode of Going Public with Ross Mandell delivers rare insight you won’t find in textbooks or mainstream media. 🎙️ About the Podcast Going Public with Ross Mandell is a long-form podcast covering markets, money, power, investing, and real-world financial experience. Hosted by Ross Mandell, the show features solo insights and conversations with elite operators across finance, business, and global markets. 🔗 Links & Resources 📌 Get Intro to the Stock Market 👉 https://www.skool.com/going-public-with-ross-mandell-7131 📲 Follow Ross Mandell on Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/rossmandell/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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