OpenYield CEO Jonathan Birnbaum recently joined Dez Fleming on The Longest View, a podcast by FirstMark Capital, for a deep dive into the evolution of fixed income markets and the journey of building OpenYield.
In the episode, Jon reflects on his career—from the trading floor at Morgan Stanley during the financial crisis to launching a fintech startup focused on transforming market access. He also shares his perspective on how bond market structure is shifting, the infrastructure challenges facing retail and institutional participants, and why the timing is right for a modern bond marketplace.
We invite you to watch the podcast to gain insight into OpenYield’s mission, the future of bond trading, and what it takes to break into an industry with entrenched competitors.