Check out episode 113 of Cents of Security by Interactive Brokers with Guest speaker Jeffrey Fidelman In this episode, you will hear: why the path from venture capital to IPO is rarely as straightforward as founders imagine, the myths and…
The fundraising market in 2025 is stable but selective. Rounds still close for high-conviction stories, yet investors are sharper about what has to be true at each stage. Understanding how diligence focus shifts from pre-seed to seed to Series A can…
The first half of 2025 delivered a reset in pace but not in ambition. Capital concentrated in fewer, larger rounds, led by AI and hard-tech; valuations recovered modestly; and the exit window began to crack open. As teams plan Q4…
Check out episode 268 of Tech for Non Techies with guest speaker Jeffrey Fidelman. In this episode, you will hear: Why some investors secretly derail startups — and how to spot them early The hidden risk of over-delivering for your…
Emerging managers—those raising first, second, or third funds—are navigating a complicated market in 2025. The headline isn’t simply “harder”: it’s “more selective, more specialized, and, in some pockets, more open than expected.” Several datapoints point to a modest thaw in…
Check out the recent episode of Beyond Max Q with guest speaker Jeffrey Fidelman In this episode of Beyond Max Q, host Mollie Jahner interviews Jeffrey Fidelman, CEO and founder of an investment bank focused on early-stage companies. They discuss…
Check out episode 8 FinTech Arena Podcast of with guest speaker Jeffrey Fidelman. In this episode, you will hear: how choosing the wrong cofounder can sink your startup faster than running out of money, why founder burnout often shows up…
Check out the recent episode of The Nonprofit Show with guest speaker Jeffrey Fidelman In this episode, you will hear: how your mental model of “being stuck” is sabotaging your growth before you even realise it, why chasing small wins…
As venture markets evolve, one factor is becoming increasingly clear: founders who craft and communicate a compelling narrative are leading not just in visibility—but in outcomes. In today’s venture capital fundraising environment, media exposure and investor conviction are more closely…
Check out the recent episode of Under the Hood with Jeffrey Fidelman In this episode, you will hear: how family values and a strong work ethic became the engine for enduring success in entrepreneurship and investment banking, why setting crystal-clear expectations…
