Course Information
DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM
The Capital Market Readiness workshop is by invitation only. Please fill out the questionnaire below to apply for an invitation. You will receive confirmation of your acceptance or rejection within 10 business days of application. This application fee is non-refundable.
Private Equity is reshaping the middle market landscape - consolidating competitors, customers and suppliers in every sector of the economy. This Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship at FSU Certificate Program provides emerging growth company leaders with unprecedented education on Private Equity investors and the Growth Challenge associated with transitioning No Man's Land – that stage of growth when the Company is too Big to Be Small and Too Small to be Big.
This two-day research based - graduate level course is designed by Professor Doug Tatum, author of No Man's Land – Where Growing Companies Fail and a Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship Faculty member. It is designed to provide a Founder with critical information about the “New Normal” in the Capital Markets dominated by Private Equity and the difficult and many times fatal No Man's Land Transition.
The Course is a place to get unfiltered, detailed information and advice about how to navigate the critical issues that you, as a Founder of an Emerging Growth Company will face when transitioning your company to scale.
For questions about this program, please email jimmoraninstitute@fsu.edu.
Certificate Program
Workshop Dates: November 17-18, 2025
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until October 31, 2025
Application Fee: $100
The $100 Capital Market Readiness Application Fee is non-refundable. After you complete your application, our team will evaluate your answers and reach out with your next steps.
Workshop Cost (upon acceptance): $5,000
About the Instructor
Doug Tatum, CPA
Teaching Faculty II and Entrepreneur in Residence
Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship
"Through my experience with Tatum CFO, I've had the privilege of engaging with thousands of small businesses. One common observation is that many entrepreneurs approach their financials and business models defensively. Merely monitoring cash flow can lead a business into significant trouble. Too often, small business owners feel overwhelmed by accounting complexities, which can seem like holding them hostage.
This class aims to demystify financial concepts in straightforward terms, empowering participants to take control. It provides a safe space for asking questions that might otherwise go unasked, ensuring a deeper understanding and placing them confidently in the driver’s seat of their financial future."
