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How Founders Use Stock Lending to Monetize Locked-Up Shares
In this episode of The Startup Exit Podcast, hosts Lucas and Luna explore the often-overlooked strategy of stock lending before an IPO lockup expires. Using recent market data—including NVIDIA's five percent weekly dip and Coinbase's twenty-two percent surge—they discuss how founders can generate income from idle shares while waiting to sell. Lucas explains the mechanics of securities lending, the role of prime brokers, and the risks of recall risk and short interest. They reference recent headlines about AI startups and robotics to ground the conversation, and consider why stock…
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