Episode 537: Fundrise CEO Ben Miller on Democratizing Private Markets, AI, and VC Investing

About this episode

Ben Miller discusses the importance of democratizing access to private markets and venture capital.

Fundrise CEO Ben Miller goes Inside the ICE House to discuss democratizing access to private markets and venture capital. He explains how staying private longer has concentrated wealth and why opening these markets to everyday investors is critical. Miller outlines Fundrise’s push into venture through its Innovation Fund and its index-like approach to VC investing. He also explores how AI is reshaping investor education, decision-making, and the broader financial system.

People in this episode

Guest: Ben Miller

Topics covered

• private markets
• venture capital
• AI
• investor education
• wealth concentration

Keywords

• Fundrise
• private markets
• venture capital
• AI
• investor education
• wealth concentration

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Organizations: Fundrise, Intercontinental Exchange

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