Early Stage Investing With Joe Cecala

In this episode of The Agent of Wealth Podcast, host Marc Bautis is joined by Joe Cecala, Founder and CEO of Dream Exchange, a new stock exchange that will focus on small business capital formation and diversity, allowing investors to empower emerging businesses in a way that has never been done before. Cecala was a securities lawyer for over 25 years – working on capital transactions for over 15 years – and found that small capital transactions were particularly difficult because there was no clear exit in sight for the investor. Cecala explains how Dream Exchange solves this long-standing problem and shares how investors and companies stand to benefit from this new exchange.In this episode, you will learn:The issues with A-typical, small capital transactions – both for the investor and the company.The benefits to early stage investing, much of which has been impossible for investors to access/break into.What it is that makes Dream Exchange unique and innovative. How Dream Exchange intends to create a controlled, fair and ethical environment for economic expansion.And more!Resources:Episode Transcript & Blog | DreamEx.com | DreamEx Connect | [email protected] | Bautis Financial: 7 N Mountain Ave Montclair, New Jersey 07042 (862) 205-5000Timestamps: 0:33 - An Introduction to Joe Cecala 0:56 - What is The Dream Exchange?3:04 - What Early Stage Companies Could Qualify for DreamEx5:32 - How An Investor Stands to Benefit from DreamEx15:15 - The Benefits of Early Stage Investing18:53 - The Issue with Today's IPO Marketplace​​26:53 - How Dream Exchange Creates a Transparent & Fair Environment For Investors