Today, Chris and Lindsey talk with Atish Davda, co-founder and CEO of EquityZen, about how private markets are becoming more accessible to everyday investors and advisors. They explore the role of private investments in a diversified portfolio, especially in today’s volatile public market environment.

Atish explains how EquityZen connects investors with late-stage, high-growth private companies—those on the path to IPO or acquisition—while offering transparency, structure, and a buy-and-hold mindset. From sector trends like AI and cybersecurity to how secondary transactions provide liquidity before exit events, the conversation highlights how the private market is evolving and why it’s gaining traction.

The What Does It Mean? podcast cuts through the noise to lay out what matters most for the stock market, the economy, and your personal finances. Each week, we break down the latest trends, explain the headlines, and help you understand how they affect your money in a clear, no-nonsense way.

Chris Versace

• TheStreet Pro Portfolio
• Thematic Signals
• @ChrisJVersace
• LinkedIn

Lindsey Bell

• The Shift
• Tedx Talk
• @JustLBell
• LinkedIn
• Clearnomics

Atish Davda

• EquityZen
• LinkedIn