Linqto, the world’s first financial technology investment platform democratizing access to private markets for accredited investors, announced the appointment of Joe Endoso as Chief Executive Officer. Bill Sarris, who co-founded Linqto and has served as CEO for the past 14 years, will be moving to the position of Executive Chairman and continue to work closely with Joe in his new role.
In this new role, Endoso will spearhead initiatives to accelerate growth of Linqto’s investor base and assets on the platform. With a focus on expanding access to high-quality, private technology companies and forging channel partnerships to diversify market reach, Endoso aims to cement Linqto’s position as the premier platform for investors seeking early access to promising unicorns before their public debut.
“Being appointed as the next CEO brings great enthusiasm and responsibility,” said Endoso. “Bill has set a high bar with his exceptional leadership and partnership. I am committed to advancing Linqto’s mission of democratizing access to private investments and ensuring our platform remains a top choice for investors seeking early opportunities in promising companies before they go public.”
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Endoso is a veteran financier with over four decades of experience in investment banking, financial technology and global markets. Since joining Linqto in 2019, he has held several key leadership positions including Chief Financial Officer, Chief Revenue Officer, Chief Operating Officer and President. Over the last five years, Endoso has contributed to Linqto’s significant revenue growth and led efforts that drove the company’s success.
“Working alongside Joe for the past several years, I have had the opportunity to see the positive impact that he has had on the growth of our organization firsthand,” said Sarris. “Between Joe’s expertise and his passion for serving the Linqto community, I am confident in his strategic vision to continue driving success as we enter this next chapter.”
Linqto is a leading global financial technology investment platform allowing accredited investors to identify, evaluate, and make liquid investments in the world’s leading unicorns and private companies. Accredited investors worldwide have trusted Linqto to make over US $350 million of investment transactions in over 50 innovative mid-to-late-stage private companies in a diverse range of sectors, including fintech, artificial intelligence, health tech, sustainable materials, and digital assets. With a rapidly growing community of more than 700,000 users in 110 countries, Linqto is a leader in democratizing access to private market investments.
SOURCE: Businesswire