Chapters

00:00 Introduction
01:31 Personal Background
05:55 From Culinary Arts to Entrepreneurship
09:17 Transitioning to NYU and Discovering Private Markets
16:30 Founding Monark: The Beginning of a New Venture
22:21 Acquisition of Lex Markets and Its Significance
27:13 Navigating Regulatory Approvals and Compliance
29:14 Monark's Business Model and Market Positioning
39:09 Addressing Liquidity Challenges in Private Markets
48:32 The Current State of Private Market Investments
56:26 Building Trust and Relationships in B2B Sales
01:07:11 Creative Cold Outreach Strategies
01:10:01 Building Relationships and Networking
01:15:12 Navigating Youth and Experience in Business
01:19:13 Handling Adversity and Team Dynamics
01:23:18 Building Trust with Partners and Clients
01:30:09 Attracting Quality Supply in Private Markets
01:35:35 Future Vision: Private Markets and Public Market Parallels
01:44:06 Monetizing Market Data and Revenue Streams
01:57:36 Final Words of Wisdom

Summary (AI Generated)

In this conversation, Ben Haber, co-founder and CEO of Monark Markets, shares his journey from a childhood steeped in entrepreneurship to the founding of a company aimed at revolutionizing access to private markets. He discusses his unique experiences in high school and college, the acquisition of Lex Markets assets, and the challenges and opportunities in the private investment landscape. The conversation highlights the importance of liquidity, transparency, and the need for fair access to alternative investments. In this conversation, Ben Haber discusses the importance of creating a sustainable ecosystem for investors, the challenges of navigating B2B sales, and the significance of building trust and relationships in business. He shares insights on creative outreach strategies, the value of warm introductions, and overcoming age and experience barriers. The discussion also touches on handling adversity in business, ensuring investor confidence, attracting quality supply in private markets, and the future of private markets.