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Coffee with a Founder Podcast: Matt Pauker of Ivy Invest

On this episode of Coffee with a Founder, host Beck Bamberger sits down with Matt Pauker, CEO and co-founder of Ivy Invest. Matt Pauker shares his experience as a serial founder, reflections from his time as a venture capitalist, and insight into bringing institutional-grade investing to everyday people.

Whether you’re a seasoned founder or simply fascinated by the evolving world of investing, this episode offers a candid look at entrepreneurship, the future of finance, and investing in America.

 

show notes:

00:51 - Introducing Ivy Invest

03:09 - Founders meet and mission forms

05:58 - Overcoming regulatory hurdles

07:04 - Entrepreneurial lessons learned

11:03 - The rise of private market opportunities

13:04 - Private alternatives and 401ks

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00:51 - Introducing Ivy Invest
Beck Bamberger sets the stage with Matt Pauker, outlining how Ivy Invest makes alternative investments accessible to regular investors.

03:09 - Founders meet and mission forms
Matt recounts meeting co-founder Wendy, how her institutional experience shaped the company, and their vision to democratize private markets.

05:58 - Overcoming regulatory hurdles
Matt retells the challenges of opening up Ivy Invest to non-accredited investors and keeping the platform’s minimums low.

07:04 - Entrepreneurial lessons learned
Matt reflects on what he’s learned as a repeat founder, especially the importance of identifying knowledge gaps and building strong teams.

11:03 - The rise of private market opportunities
Matt discusses betting early on individuals wanting private market access and notes industry trends, like the Morgan Stanley–EquityZen acquisition.

13:04 - Private alternatives and 401ks
Matt explains the growing focus on private assets in retirement accounts, and why public markets now represent only a small slice of US business growth.

 

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