Emily Foshee on NIBA: The Capital Markets Conference That Actually Works

In this episode of Off Road, Frank Ferraro and co-host Andrea Cataneo sit down with Emily Foshee, Executive Director of the National Investment Banking Association (NIBA) — the nonprofit organization that has quietly powered small-cap and growth company capital formation for nearly 50 years. 

If you’re a CEO, founder, or public company executive trying to raise capital, meet investment bankers, or connect with real investors, this conversation breaks down where those relationships actually happen. 

Not empty conference rooms.
 Not random pitch events.
 But curated, face-to-face meetings with bankers, family offices, private equity, and real check writers. 

Emily shares how NIBA’s unique format — single-track presentations, one-on-one investor meetings, and a relationship-first culture — consistently helps companies secure financing and build long-term capital markets partnerships. 

Frank also dives into:
 💼 Why most investor conferences fail issuers
 🤝 How syndication between banks is making a comeback
 📈 What today’s small-cap CEOs must do differently to raise money
 🎯 Who should attend NIBA (public, private, and growth companies)
 🔥 And why the right room changes everything 

If you’re serious about capital formation, this episode is your inside look at the conference where deals actually get done.  

📍 Connect with Emily & NIBA 

🌐 Website: https://www.nibanet.org

📧 General inquiries: info@nibanet.org

🔗 LinkedIn: Search Emily Foshee – NIBA or National Investment Banking Association (NIBA) 

For presenting companies, sponsors, or attendee info, visit the NIBA site directly for conference details and registration.