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2025-10-09T18:00:00.0000000

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Corner Office NYC: Leif Abraham on Building Public with Purpose

Join us for a fireside chat with Leif Abraham, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Public, as he shares how he helped build one of the most forward thinking platforms in finance helping investors build long term wealth leveraging AI.

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Thu, Oct 9, 2025
2025-10-09T22:00:00.0000000Z – 2025-10-09T23:30:00.0000000Z

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Leif Abraham

Co-Founder, Co-CEO

Leif Abraham

Co-Founder, Co-CEO

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Leif Abraham

Co-Founder, Co-CEO

Leif Abraham is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Public, the investing platform on a mission to make the public markets work for everyone. With a background that spans creative leadership, venture building, and fintech innovation, Leif blends product thinking with cultural insight to create brands that resonate, and grow. At Public, he’s helped scale the company into one of the most recognizable names in modern finance, building a long term investing platform with educational tools for investors.

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Event Overview

What does it take to build a mission-driven company in a noisy, high-stakes category like fintech? In this Corner Office session, Leif shares his journey from creative entrepreneur to co-founder of Public, and the product, leadership, and brand principles that guided the way. From crafting a differentiated voice in a crowded market to building with long-term trust, this conversation dives into what it really means to lead with purpose at scale.

01
From Creative Roots to Fintech Founder

Leif shares his unexpected path from ad agencies to co-founding one of finance’s most talked-about platforms, and how storytelling, instinct, and a bit of rebellion shaped Public’s early days.
02
How Public Scaled a Mission-Driven Brand

From zero to millions of users, Leif unpacks how Public broke through a crowded fintech space with a clear mission, bold brand voice, and a product that puts people first.
03
What's Next for Public (and Finance Itself)

As content, investing, and culture blur, Leif shares where Public is headed, and what it takes to build a company that shapes the future, not just follows trends.

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Gourmet Light Refreshments – Enjoy a curated selection of artisanal bites and small plates, perfect for connecting with colleagues.
Expertly Crafted Cocktails – Sip on handcrafted, shaken cocktails made by skilled mixologists, offering a blend of classic favorites and unique creations.

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