IPO

2 statements across 2 episodes · 1 bullish · 1 bearish · 2 people on the record · first statement May 6, 2024 by Jonathan Neman · across every show →

Everything said about IPO, oldest first

May 6, 2024 positive
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An IPO is a financing event, not an exit for founders
“Some people view an IPO as an exit. We don't view it as an exit at all. It's just, it's a financing. It's a way to, you know, bring capital onto the balance sheet, have, create a more public platform and more exposure, and continue on this mission.”
Jonathan Neman May 6, 2024 ▶ 46:23 Sweetgreen co-founders: From college friends to a $2.5 billion public company | Masters of Scale
May 1, 2026 negative
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Ellsworth: An IPO Cannot Solve Beverage Brands' Distribution Needs
“And then yes, there's the option to go IPO, but then you don't have a distribution partner. So it's just a really tough situation to be in, in beverage.”
Allison Ellsworth May 1, 2026 ▶ 31:44 Poppi's Founders: Building a $2 billion soda brand | Masters of Scale
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