How do you spot the next category-defining company before everyone else?

In this episode of Startup to Stock Exchange, Seth Farbman sits down with Chris Marlett, CEO of MDB Capital, to discuss finding breakthrough technologies, building market leaders, navigating public markets.

From IPOs and investing to leadership and storytelling, Chris shares the lessons he's learned from helping build 18 public companies over the last 30 years.

00:00 Trailer
01:20 Introduction to Chris Marlette & MDB Capital
03:25 What MDB Capital Actually Does
06:45 How MDB Finds Breakthrough Companies
10:15 Why Most Investors Chase Trends
13:30 Building Category Leaders Through IP
16:45 Chris Marlette's Journey & Childhood
21:10 Why MDB Capital Went Public
24:40 What Founders Need to Know Before an IPO
28:30 Vision vs Execution in Leadership
31:45 The Future of Public Markets & Final Thoughts

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About the Show
From Startup to Stock Exchange, hosted by entrepreneur and investor Seth Farbman, spotlights the journey of founders and CEOs as they scale their companies from early ideas to public markets. Each episode features candid conversations with leaders across industries, offering insights on growth, fundraising, branding, and the mindset it takes to build a company that lasts.

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