Smart Humans: EquityZen's Atish Davda returns

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"[AI] has been for five straight quarters now, the highest ranking sector in the pre-IPO space." - Atish Davda

Takeaways

  • The IPO market is warming up, with companies like Service Titan going public.
  • The current market is characterized by volatility but remains business-friendly.
  • AI and cybersecurity are leading sectors in the pre-IPO market.
  • Investors should be cautious with SaaS companies due to AI integration challenges.
  • Atish believes the stock market will rise by 15% in the next year.

Atish Davda is the co-founder and CEO of EquityZen, a marketplace for private investments, where he has driven product development, built the leadership team, and led operations since its founding 12 years ago. Previously, he was VP of Product at Ampush, launching its New York office, and began his career at AQR Capital Management, helping manage the firm’s $4B Global Stock Selection strategy.

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