Michael Fertik in the CNBC Squawkbox Studio to discuss the reported Anthropic IPO, what it means for Silicon Valley, and whether OpenAI “really means it” when they talk about an eventual IPO
Michael Fertik in the CNBC Squawkbox Studio to discuss the reported Anthropic IPO, what it means for Silicon Valley, and whether OpenAI “really means it” when they talk about an eventual IPO.
CNBC, October 14, 2026
Michael Fertik, first investor in Anysphere (Cursor), on CNBC’s Squawk on the Street to discuss OpenAI, Anthropic, and their future prospects in the landscape of the Artificial Intelligence Revolution
Michael Fertik, first ever investor in Anysphere (Cursor), on CNBC’s Squawk on the Street to discuss OpenAI, Anthropic, and their future prospects in the landscape of the Artificial Intelligence Revolution.
CNBC, August 19, 2026
Michael Fertik, First Ever Investor in Anysphere (Cursor), explains the $60 Billion acquisition by SpaceX on CNBC
Michael Fertik, who was the only investor in Anysphere for a long time, explains the rationale of the investment and how Verdict Capital invests today.
CNBC, June 18, 2026.
Michael Fertik is in the CNBC studio to discuss the OpenAI IPO filing
Michael Fertik of Verdict Capital goes into the studio to discuss OpenAI, Anthropic, SpaceX, Elon Musk, and American dynamic capitalism.
CNBC, June 9, 2026.
Michael Fertik on Anthropic IPO
Michael Fertik comments on Anthropic IPO. "Starting gun on the AI value creation moment.”
CNBC, June 2, 2026.
Michael Fertik on Charles Payne show Fox Business to talk Founder Culture and Dynamic American Entrepreneurship
Michael Fertik and Charles Payne go live to talk about what makes Founder CEOs a special and different breed of American businessman.
Fox Business, May 6, 2026.
Michael Fertik, first ever investor in Anysphere, discusses the $60B SpaceX deal
Michael Fertik was the first ever investor in Anysphere, parent company of Cursor. He talks with Andrew Ross Sorkin about the announced deal with SpaceX on CNBC Squawkbox.
CNBC, April 24, 2026.
Michael Fertik on CBN with Joshua Swanson to talk about Investing in Israel
Michael Fertik on Israel, investing, faith, capitalism, and venture capital with anchor Joshua Swanson of CBN.
CBN, December 2, 2025.
Michael Fertik comments on Israeli entrepreneurial resilience during war time
Michael Fertik at the closing bell to comment on the success of the Israeli founder ecosystem in the face of extreme geopolitical disruption.
Channel 10, October 21, 2025.
Michael Fertik on CNBC Squawkbox to discuss Defense Technology, Illiquidity in Venture Capital and Private Equity, and the risk of "Staying Private Forever"
Michael Fertik discusses VC, Defense, and Illiquidity with Andrew Ross Sorkin and Becky Quick on CNBC Squawkbox
CNBC Squawk Box, June 30, 2025.
Follow Andrew Jackson’s Example: Kill the Debt, Monetize the Patrimony
Michael Fertik’s Op-Ed on the Debt Crisis and “Big Beautiful Bill"
Visegrad24, June 26, 2025.
Applied AI, Israel, and Technology-Country Fit
Michael Fertik’s Featured Op-Ed in the Times of Israel
The Times of Israel, May 20, 2025.
Those Newly Brave Universities
In this Op-Ed, Michael Fertik explains that, while regrettable, recent heavy-handed federal intervention in American university governance may be sadly needful.
Visegrad24, May 12, 2025.
The Little Personal Agency
A response to Trump’s depiction of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as Elizabeth Warren’s “little personal agency to go around and destroy people.”
Visegrad24, February 15, 2025.
Michael Fertik hiring in Israel
For the first time in his career, Michael is hiring directly in Israel. Video included.
Ynet, February 10, 2025.
Michael Fertik in Reuters to discuss the return of investors to Israel
Michael Fertik discusses Trump, Israel, the war in the Middle East, and conditions for investment.
Reuters, February 10, 2025.
The Dumb Fucks at the Kuwait Times reprint an article from Reuters and simply change “Israel” to “The Zionist Entity” everywhere, including in Michael Fertik’s quote.
They really are that stupid. We figured you had to see for yourself.
The Kuwait Times, February 10, 2025.
Michael Fertik set to hire in Israel
Michael explains “technology, country fit” and why he is finally hiring in Israel.
The Media Line, February 9, 2025.
Michael Fertik profiled on ILTV
Michael announces he is finally hiring in Israel. And why.
ILTV, February 6, 2025.