2025 Forbes Iconoclast Summit: Culture Capitalists: Staying Ahead of the Curve
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Jun 16, 2025, 12:56PM EDT
While the IPO market has been relatively quiet, dealmaking is still top of mind and today's biggest deals and exits are coming from astute founders and investors who are identifying and harnessing key cultural trends before they become mainstream. What are the deals still happening now? Are they being \"bought\" or \"sold\" - and which sectors are they happening in? Glean insights from experts who have a keen understanding of cultural trends and consumer behavior. Forbes Assistant Managing Editor Ali Jackson-Jolley is joined by Bilt Rewards Founder & CEO Ankur Jain, Corient Partner and Head of Entrepreneurs and Founders Practice Group Adam Katz, and Ariel Investments Project Level Managing Partner & Head of Investments Jason Wright at the 2025 Forbes Iconoclast Summit in New York City.
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