Sponsor Spotlight: KPMG's Mike Polenzani, Audit Partner, Pacific Southwest Technology Industry Leader
KPMG is an important part of the Orange County tech startup ecosystem, and a Silver Sponsor of the OC Startup Council.
Enjoy this exclusive interview with Mike Polenzani, Audit Partner, Pacific Southwest Technology Industry Leader, to learn more about what they do and how their work is helping local founders and startup companies succeed in Orange County:
What are the specialties of your firm?
KPMG has a dedicated Private Enterprise group that is focused on helping startup companies— start, grow, strengthen and transition in today’s challenging market environment. Our cross-functional Audit, Tax, and Advisory teams work together to provide efficiency and holistic guidance.
Our global network of professionals understands the trends influencing the new reality. And they are hard at work helping private companies uncover and capture new opportunities in their markets.
Who are the clients you can help the most?
We have significant expertise in all industries, including technology, life sciences, consumer markets, and A&D. Different needs arise at each milestone in a growing venture’s lifecycle.
Our services are structured to help startup companies proactively address each stage– from capital formation through rapid growth, organizational development, sustainability, or exit—coordinated through a single point of contact.
What's the most common problem you help startup founders with?
Common services for startups include performing financial statement audits, IPO readiness, various tax compliance and consulting projects, system implementations, financing transactions, M&A activities, and technical accounting support.
Can you share a little history of your firm?
KPMG is one of the four largest audit and accounting firms in the world. KPMG has been around for over 125 years and has over 236,000 staff worldwide with offices in 14 countries.
What are some specialties, differentiators, or factors that make your firm good at what it does?
When you work with KPMG, you can be sure you won’t be getting a one-size-fits-all approach. We provide services customized to meet the unique needs of startup companies as we navigate the changing business landscape.
How big is your firm locally and nationally?
We have over 500 professionals based in Orange County; we have over 40,000 professionals that are based in 75+ offices in the US.
Favorite OC restaurant?
Gulfstream
Why did your company join the OC Startup Council?
We believe it is important to support the Orange County startup ecosystem as today’s startups will drive innovation and future growth for the economy.
Thanks to Mike Polenzani for sharing how KPMG works with startups here in Orange County.
Contact: Ryan Youhan, Business Development ryouhan@kpmg.com (714) 609-7069
And, thanks to KPMG for their continued Silver Sponsorship support of the OC Startup Council and our efforts to accelerate Orange County’s tech ecosystem.