unicorn

also referred to as: unicorns

4 statements across 4 episodes · 0 bullish · 3 bearish · 2 people on the record · first statement Apr 18, 2024 by Brad Gerstner · across every show →

Everything said about unicorn, oldest first

Apr 18, 2024 neutral
Assertion Supported
Gerstner: Over 1,000 unicorns must still exit through the market system
“And, you know, I think we have over a thousand of these companies that are marked over a billion dollars that still have to get work through the system.”
Brad Gerstner Apr 18, 2024 ▶ 18:54 Ep7. The Great IPO Debate, Tesla Robotaxi v Uber, Tech Check | BG2 with Bill Gurley & Brad Gerstner · Bg2 Pod
Jun 22, 2024 negative
Opinion
Gerstner: The 'stay private forever' strategy fails for most unicorns
“I really don't like the stay private forever idea. It works for some companies where you have an Elon Musk running SpaceX, and you know, the intrinsic motivation and experience will lead to a good outcome. It doesn't work well for 3050, bless you, of the other…”
Brad Gerstner Jun 22, 2024 ▶ 23:27 Ep11. Coatue Conference Recap, Tesla & ISS Controversy | BG2 with Bill Gurley & Brad Gerstner · Bg2 Pod
Sep 25, 2024 bearish
Prediction Not checkable as stated
Gerstner: 80% of current unicorn startups will never regain peak valuations
“Lots of people talk about the zombie corns, right? We have a thousand companies that are, that were unicorns. A lot of those will never get back there. I've said, 80% of those companies will never get back there.”
Brad Gerstner Sep 25, 2024 ▶ 49:01 Ep16. Nuclear Update, AI Fast & Furious, State of VC | BG2 w/ Bill Gurley & Brad Gerstner · Bg2 Pod
Oct 31, 2024 bearish
Assertion Not checkable as stated
Gurley: Over 1,000 private tech unicorns cannot currently raise up-rounds
“So that means there's over a thousand private unicorns that, that are somewhat stuck right now and could not raise enough rounds.”
Bill Gurley Oct 31, 2024 ▶ 19:43 Ep19. State of Venture, AI Scaling, Elections | BG2 w/ Bill Gurley, Brad Gerstner, & Jamin Ball · Bg2 Pod
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