Banks really control the pricing and that lets insiders benefit maybe more than investors and founders and employees so traditional IPOs the bankers get to make too much money. Bill Gurley has said if you can get the company out by a direct listing and everybody can trade the shares immediately that's unquestionably better for the shareholders who built that company. This six month lock up period after an IPO is not applied equally not everybody else or buy by, all the fees and then all the fees the fees are crazy right exactly the banks chargeso you should be able to just list your shares on Robinhood like and Etray.
J+M kick off the show by discussing some approved changes to direct listings, which will make it easier for companies going public via direct listings to raise money! (1:18) Then, LAUNCH team member Charlie Cuddy joins Molly to demo Notion's new AI tool (14:07). Finally, Producer Rachel joins Molly to break down which popular consumer apps and tools to use to plan a last-minute NYE party. (33:12)
(0:00) Molly intros today's segments!
(1:18) J+M discuss the approved changes to direct listings, and how this might impact companies going public in 2023
(12:33) Crowdbotics - Get a free scoping session for your next big app idea at https://crowdbotics.com/twist
(14:07) LAUNCH team member Charlie Cuddy joins Molly to demo Notion AI!
(31:58) LinkedIn Jobs - Post your first job for free at https://linkedin.com/twist
(33:12) Producer Rachel joins Molly to break down which popular consumer apps and tools to use to plan a last-minute NYE party!
(41:12) Founder University - Apply at https://course.founder.university
(42:52) Rachel and Molly discuss the best gig work apps, playlist tools, sober-curious beverages, and more!
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