These are the notes from a guest lecture I gave to business school students in May 2020. We wrapped it in a white paper design so you can download and share it with friends, family, and colleagues. Enjoy.
All in Pre IPO
Breaking Down The Key Elements of an IPO Through SPAC
When going public, each company tries to address a different aspect that is important to it. Some will go public to raise funds, allow exit opportunities for early investors, some to repay debt, and some for the prestige in going to the public companies club. For most startups, IPO or direct listing is the right choice.
From Uber to Stripe: Wall Street Pushes Silicon Valley to a New Direction
Something has cracked in the intersection between Silicon Valley and Wall Street. After the failed WeWork IPO and the disappointing Uber IPO, Stripe signals a new direction for Silicon Valley.
Disruptive and Profitable: What Makes Airbnb Different
Airbnb is expected to go public in 2020. Airbnb is not the typical high-profile, over-promising unicorn as we witnessed in recent tech unicorn IPOs - what makes Airbnb different?