Dave Thornton

Dave Thornton, Co-founder and Chief Customer Officer of Vested, dives into the intricacies of startup stock options, revealing that a staggering $600 billion in equity goes unclaimed. He explains how Vested empowers employees by offering funding to exercise expiring options. Thornton introduces 'Vestimate', a groundbreaking tool to track equity value and highlights trends in IPOs and venture capital exposure. Plus, he discusses the vital shift towards corporate partnerships to enhance stock option liquidity, making it easier for employees to benefit from their equity.