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Betsy Brod

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Founder and CEO

Betsy is a founding partner of Affinity Growth Advisors and brings more than 30 years of Wall Street related experience to the investor relations field. She spent 12 years as a founding partner of MBS Value Partners and ten years with Morgen-Walke (MWA) as a partner and managing director. Prior to joining MWA, Betsy worked for a French investment bank, as well as on the buy-side as an analyst and Associate Director of Research for the Equitable Life Insurance Society of America. Betsy’s experience ranges from senior-level strategic advice associated with mergers and acquisitions, to a wide range of critical corporate events from initial public offerings and subsequent capital raisings, to contested situations, restructurings, CEO transitions and other potentially critical communications issues.
Betsy has been honored by the PRSA with the Silver Anvil Award for excellence in investor relations. She holds an MBA in Finance from New York University’s Stern School of Business and a BS in Economics and Mathematics from Simmons College.

April 14, 2025

Supporting Private Companies in Investor Relations

Investor Relations (IR) Strategies for Private Companies In this episode, the discussion centers around the role of Investor Relations (IR) in supporting private companies. The conversation covers how private companies can benefit from IR support similar to public companies, including preparing presentations, finding the right audience such as private equity or venture capital firms, and strategizing for an eventual exit. It elaborates on setting up internal IR systems, selecting vendors, ensu...
Guest: Betsy Brod
April 4, 2025

The Three Pillars of Investor Relations

Understanding the Key Responsibilities of an Investor Relations (IR) Professional In this episode, we delve into the primary responsibilities of an Investor Relations (IR) professional, breaking them down into three main components: advisory, shareholder communications, and targeting and marketing. The advisory role involves providing critical insights on business impacts and progress measurement. Shareholder communications cover tasks like developing websites, releases, conference call prepar...
Guest: Betsy Brod
April 1, 2025

Beyond New Investors: The Role of IR in Shareholder Relations

Enhancing Shareholder Communications in Investor Relations This episode delves into the importance of balancing the pursuit of new investors with maintaining strong communication with existing shareholders. Key points include avoiding the over-saturation of communications, focusing on critical information and industry-specific metrics, using the right language to convey messages effectively, and ensuring access to the management team to clarify any misunderstandings. The episode emphasizes the...
Guest: Betsy Brod
March 20, 2025

Crafting Compelling Investor Presentations

Mastering Investor Presentations: Key Strategies and Best Practices In this episode, we explore essential best practices for investor presentations, emphasizing the importance of viewing them as opportunities rather than obligations. Key points include the need for a clear presentation of strategy, company goals, financial information, and future expectations. We discuss the significance of addressing market conditions and competitive positioning, while also distinguishing between controllable...
Guest: Betsy Brod