John Zic

John Zic is a pioneering figure in systematic private market investing, serving as the initial architect of EQUIAM's data-driven investment model. He leads investment execution and optimization efforts, overseeing capital deployment and portfolio management. His work focuses on leveraging proprietary algorithms and extensive data to identify high-potential private firms and make strategic investment decisions, disrupting traditional venture capital models. equiam+2

With a strong background in data science and analytics, John was instrumental in the early growth of Forge, where he developed the first private market index using real-time secondary pricing data. He facilitated significant private equity secondary transactions and created the Tech30 Index, demonstrating deep expertise in private secondary market dynamics and data-centric initiatives within the financial technology sector. equiam+2

John is a thought leader who advocates for the democratization of private capital markets, as evidenced by his article discussing the implications of changes to the accredited investor definition. He believes in sharing knowledge and expertise to influence the next generation of finance professionals, challenging myths around venture capital, and promoting analytics-driven investment outcomes. medium+1