{"podcast":{"title":"Invst Guru","slug":"invst-guru-7102712","podcast_index_feed_id":7102712,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/673b8adb0f9780339ef0cb02","website_url":"https://invst-guru.beehiiv.com","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1731955395589-f521bed4-5ab5-4f9f-bfe4-7a3e00841958.jpeg","author":"Jeff \"fuzzy\" Wenzel","episode_count":142,"summary":"Invst Guru: Your Guide to Equity Crowdfunding Opportunities Dive into the world of equity crowdfunding with Invst Guru , the podcast that connects you to the most exciting investment opportunities. Each episode spotlights one active campaign, providing insights into the company, its vision, and why it could be a compelling addition to your investment portfolio. From groundbreaking startups to innovative businesses reshaping industries, Invst Guru is your trusted guide for discovering ventures worth exploring. Whether you're a seasoned investor or new to equity crowdfunding, join us to learn, analyze, and stay ahead in the dynamic world of startup funding. Invest smarter. Invest informed. Be the guru. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-04T06:18:31.574243+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/invst-guru-7102712"},"episode":{"title":"Wall Street's Dirty Secret: Who Really Gets IPO Shares","slug":"wall-street-s-dirty-secret-who-really-gets-ipo-shares","published_at":"2026-04-10T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/invst-guru-7102712/wall-street-s-dirty-secret-who-really-gets-ipo-shares","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/invst-guru-7102712","url":"https://invst.guru/","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/673b8adb0f9780339ef0cb02/e/69d6be7a086c93c18bcb8e8d/media.mp3","summary":"The IPO market is rigged — and a 30-year Wall Street veteran is doing something about it. Matt Venturi, co-founder of ClearingBid, joins Fuzzy on the Invst Guru podcast to break down why everyday investors are systematically locked out of IPO pricing, how a patented Dutch auction algorithm creates a true level playing field, and what it would take to completely democratize public markets for retail investors. Matt has worked across Merrill Lynch, Salomon Smith Barney, and Houlihan Lokey — and he's channeling that experience into a platform that's already attracted 3,700+ crowdfunding investors and Congressional support from figures like Senator Chris Dodd. If you've ever watched a stock pop 50% on IPO day and wondered why you couldn't get in at the original price — this episode is for you. 🔗 Learn more: clearingbid.com 💰 Invest in ClearingBid: wefunder.com/clearingbid CHAPTERS 0:00 — Intro & Matt's 90-second pitch 1:40 — The aha moment: why the IPO process is broken 3:02 — How the Dutch auction model works for everyday investors 4:03 — ClearingBid's 10 patents and the algorithm explained 5:11 — \"Deals are sold, not bought\" — the broker dealer role 6:23 — How middle market firms benefit from ClearingBid 7:45 — The five constituents ClearingBid must educate and align 9:25 — How Wall Street's infrastructure got so antiquated 10:43 — ClearingBid's fundraising journey: from friends & family to Wefunder 12:32 — Go-to-market strategy and the challenge of a five-sided market 14:19 — Capitol Hill meetings, Senator Dodd, and SEC alignment 16:14 — Reg A+ cap raised to $150M — what it means for companies 18:39 — What 3,700 first-round investors said about ClearingBid 20:07 — How ClearingBid makes money (the revenue model) 21:41 — Next milestones: first deal, debt markets,…","meta_description":"The IPO market is rigged — and a 30-year Wall Street veteran is doing something about it. Matt Venturi, co-founder of ClearingBid, joins Fuzzy on the Invs…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1559,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/invst-guru-7102712/episodes/wall-street-s-dirty-secret-who-really-gets-ipo-shares/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/invst-guru-7102712/wall-street-s-dirty-secret-who-really-gets-ipo-shares.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}