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Unlocking Liquidity: The Future of Startup Equity & Private Markets with Dave Thornton

Unlocking Liquidity: The Future of Startup Equity & Private Markets with Dave Thornton

June 27, 2025
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About This Episode

Dave Thornton is the CEO and co-founder of Vested, a platform designed to help startup employees unlock the value of their stock options.

In this episode, Dave dives into the complexities of stock options, the challenges of providing liquidity for startup employees, and how Vested is bridging the gap by offering innovative funding solutions. We also discuss the evolving private markets, the role of secondary markets, and the increasing need for liquidity as companies stay private longer.

Please enjoy our conversation with Dave Thornton.

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