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

EquityZen
January 14, 2026
1 min read
Phil Haslett, Co-Founder + Chief Strategy Officer, Joins Absolute Return Podcast

In this article

    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

    Catch the full conversation here.

    Disclosure

    This discussion is for reference only and does not constitute a recommendation or personal financial advice. Use of this information is at the user's discretion and risk. Not all pre-IPO companies will go public or be acquired, and not all IPOs or acquisitions are or will become successful investments. There are inherent risks in pre-IPO investments, including the risk of loss of the entire investment, illiquidity, and fluctuations in value and returns. Investors must be able to afford the loss of their entire investment.

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