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Phil Haslett, Co-Founder + Chief Strategy Officer, Joins Absolute Return Podcast

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January 14, 2026

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Phil Haslett, Co-Founder + Chief Strategy Officer, Joins Absolute Return Podcast

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EquityZen Co-Founder Phil Haslett sat down with Absolute Return Podcast to discuss the evolution of the pre-IPO market and why private company liquidity is more important than ever.

Key highlights:

The opportunity for investors in private market secondaries
The why behind the shift of companies staying private longer
Phil’s top advice for entrepreneurs looking to manage liquidity

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