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A once-in-a-generation opportunity for founders and investors to scale wealth without losing control.
Former Zillow exec targets $1.3T market
The wealthiest companies tend to target the biggest markets. For example, NVIDIA skyrocketed nearly 200% higher in the last year with the $214B AI market’s tailwind.
That’s why investors are so excited about Pacaso.
Created by a former Zillow exec, Pacaso brings co-ownership to a $1.3 trillion real estate market. And by handing keys to 2,000+ happy homeowners, they’ve made $110M+ in gross profit to date. They even reserved the Nasdaq ticker PCSO.
No wonder the same VCs behind Uber, Venmo, and eBay also invested in Pacaso. And for just $2.90/share, you can join them as an early-stage Pacaso investor today.
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The Coming Revolution in Private Listings
Why Founders, Investors & Executives Must Prepare Now
Hello everyone,
Last week, I met with one of the most prominent players in private market listings — JP Jenkins, a pioneer since 1991 in offering liquidity solutions for growth businesses outside traditional IPOs. My conversation with Veronika Oswald will soon feature on the Exponential Blueprint Podcast, and I can already tell you this:
The way founders and investors build wealth is about to change.
The revolution is powered by the High Valuation Triangle:
The High Valuation Triangle | Why It Matters |
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1. IP Monetization | Turns innovation into recurring revenue (licensing, royalties, JVs). |
2. Succession & Leadership | Investor-ready teams that scale beyond the founder. |
3. Global Expansion | Access to broader markets, higher multiples, and credibility. |
Explanation:
These three pillars are not abstract — they determine whether capital flows into or out of your business. Companies that monetize intellectual property report valuations up to 300% higher at exit. Strong management succession increases survival and investment odds by 70% (McKinsey). Global-ready businesses attract higher multiples; Bain & Co. estimates cross-border scale can add 2–3x valuation uplift. When combined, these factors create the conditions for liquidity events — whether through private listings, strategic acquisitions, or IPOs.
The flagship program behind The Exponential Blueprint was first introduced at the University of Plymouth in 2017 (see photo below) and has since guided entrepreneurs worldwide toward high valuation growth.

The program delivers 20 videos across 8 hours, each designed to break down complex strategies into practical, actionable steps.
From monetizing intellectual property to succession planning and global expansion, every session provides founders with the exact frameworks top companies use to scale. More than information, it’s financial transformation—helping businesses pivot from challenges to exponential opportunity.
This structured journey equips you with the clarity, confidence, and execution strategies needed to achieve sustainable growth.
Click below to access it:
The State of Private Capital
Market Segment | 2023/2024 Data | Outlook |
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Private Capital AUM | $13.1 trillion (2023) | Projected $23.3T by 2028 (Preqin) |
Venture Capital | $345B invested in 2024 | Early-stage still >40% of deals (Crunchbase) |
Private Equity | $800B raised globally in 2023 | Resilient despite IPO slowdown |
Equity Crowdfunding | $13.5B in 2024 | CAGR 16% through 2030 (Allied MR) |
UK EIS Scheme | £32B invested into growth businesses | Challenge = limited liquidity for shareholders |
Explanation:
Global private markets are experiencing unprecedented growth. Despite public IPO droughts, private equity raised over $800 billion in 2023, showing investor appetite remains strong. Venture capital slowed from 2021’s $700B peak but still deployed $345B in 2024, with early-stage deals resilient. Crowdfunding has grown to $13.5B annually with 16% CAGR forecasts — showing democratization of access. In the UK, the EIS scheme mobilized £32B into 52,000+ companies, yet most investors remain locked-in without exits. The opportunity? Private listings as a mid-stage liquidity mechanism.
Positive Case Studies
Company | Lesson Learned | Connection to High Valuation Triangle |
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NVIDIA | Secondary share liquidity created thousands of employee-millionaires. | IP-driven growth + talent retention + global scale. |
Spotify | Used direct listing to test valuation before IPO. | Smart governance and visibility paved the way for public success. |
Explanation:
NVIDIA’s story shows the wealth-generating power of liquidity. Its valuation soared past $2 trillion in 2024, making it the third-most valuable company in the world. Employees who held options benefited massively because those shares were tradeable in private and public markets. Similarly, Spotify avoided costly IPO underwriters by opting for a direct listing in 2018. This saved tens of millions in fees while giving early investors liquidity. Both cases prove that liquidity events, whether private or hybrid, can significantly accelerate the journey across the High Valuation Triangle.
Below is a YouTube video with a recent podcast with Jordan Molina.
The key message is : Fail Fast and Pivot Decisively!
Negative Case Studies
Company | What Went Wrong | High Valuation Triangle Gap |
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WeWork | Valuation dropped from $47B → <$10B due to poor governance and weak leadership. | No succession planning, governance failures. |
Theranos | Raised $700M but collapsed when IP was unproven. | IP not validated; lack of transparency and investor trust. |
Explanation:
WeWork’s case is the ultimate warning for founders. Once valued at $47B in 2019, poor governance and unchecked leadership saw its value collapse to below $8B within 18 months, wiping out investor confidence. Theranos is an even starker lesson: it raised $700M+ from VC firms like Draper Fisher Jurvetson and Walgreens partnerships, but without validated intellectual property, the company collapsed, leading to billions in investor losses and criminal charges for its founder. Both stories show how failing to align with the High Valuation Triangle can destroy billions in value.
Below is a video with Jim Joyce, IP superpower. Learn Elite Strategies Now with the main pillar of the Exponential Blueprint: Intellectual Property Monetization.
Why Private Listings Matter
For Founders | For Investors | For Executives |
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Provide liquidity without losing control. | Access pre-IPO growth companies at lower entry points. | Offer employees real, monetizable share incentives. |
Build credibility with banks & stakeholders. | Diversify beyond PE/VC lockups. | Attract and retain top talent with stock options. |
Use private listing as a conduit to IPO or M&A. | Early exposure to valuation re-rating. | Inspire loyalty by linking rewards to value creation. |
Explanation:
Private listings are not a compromise — they’re a strategic advantage. For founders, they provide liquidity without ceding control. For investors, they allow earlier entry into companies preparing for scale. For executives, they transform stock options from “paper promises” into real incentives. JP Jenkins, for example, enables companies to have their shares recognized and tradable by institutional brokers like Hargreaves Lansdown or Interactive Investor, increasing visibility, trust, and liquidity. This ecosystem effect builds momentum long before IPO discussions.
The Founder Journey - from Solo ownership to wealth
Stage | Description | Strategic Value | Positive Case Study |
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i) Solo Ownership | Founder retains 100% equity. | Agility, full control. | Early years of Amazon & Microsoft: both began as tightly controlled founder-driven ventures. |
ii) Offer Shares to Stakeholders/Employees | Build loyalty, align incentives. | Talent retention & culture. | Microsoft’s early stock option program created thousands of employee-millionaires. |
iii) Private Listing | Cost-effective vs IPO, boosts visibility with banks/investors. | Valuation discovery, liquidity, credibility. | Amazon used private rounds and convertible instruments before IPO to attract big institutional investors. |
iv) IPO Consideration | Use as a step, not a full exit. | Broader access to capital, but increased obligations. | Bezos (Amazon IPO 1997) and Gates (Microsoft IPO 1986) both diluted ownership but multiplied wealth. |
Explanation:
The Bezos and Gates stories prove that majority ownership is not necessary to build generational wealth. At IPO, Jeff Bezos owned just over 40% of Amazon, and Bill Gates about 45% of Microsoft. Both steadily diluted their positions — today Bezos owns ~9% of Amazon and Gates ~1% of Microsoft — yet their net worths remain among the highest globally. Why? Because the enterprise value scaled exponentially, outpacing any dilution effect. Their ability to align with the High Valuation Triangle — IP (software/cloud), succession (professional management), and global expansion — multiplied wealth far beyond what a control-obsessed founder could achieve.
Below is a YouTube at the Simon Bedros show.
Find out what exponential success looks like and the $7million funding code.
Looking Ahead to 2026: The High Valuation Roadmap
In 2026 I will release a brand-new publication, first offered exclusively to the first 90 Premium Exponential Blueprint subscribers.
Feature | Details |
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1,040 Valuation Scorecard Questions | Measure your company’s high valuation roadmap step by step. |
Interactive Framework | Personalized guidance built around the High Valuation Triangle. |
Exclusive Access | Limited to the first 90 premium subscribers before public release. |
Explanation:
This won’t be another passive report.
The 2026 publication will contain 1,040 valuation scorecard questions, making it one of the most comprehensive diagnostic tools for founders globally.
It will measure progress across intellectual property monetization, leadership succession, and global readiness.
The goal is to help every subscriber map a personalized High Valuation Roadmap.
To preserve exclusivity, it will first be offered to only 90 premium Exponential Blueprint subscribers before a wider release. For ambitious founders, this is the playbook to avoid stagnation and build valuation strategically.
You will get : 1 valuation scorecard every week, 1 group webinar participation every month, 2 case studies a week. Join FAIL. PIVOT. SCALE now!
Final Takeaway
Private listings are the missing middle:
Liquidity without IPO burdens
Visibility without excessive costs
Alignment with global investor expectations
As you scale, remember:
👉 Fail. Pivot. Scale.
And make sure your journey always follows the High Valuation Triangle.
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To your exponential success,
Matteo Turi
Strategic CFO, M&A Expert
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