
S18E16: Paramount’s 3 CEOs and 18K Employees?! | The Real Power of Private Markets (June 10, 2025)
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The Dominance of Private Markets Over Publicly Traded Companies
This chapter examines the vast disparity between publicly traded companies and privately held businesses in the U.S., highlighting the substantial presence of around 25 million private entities compared to fewer than 4,000 public ones. It emphasizes the critical role of private markets, especially those supported by private equity and venture capital, in driving innovation and shaping the overall business environment.
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