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The Lyft IPO

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Lyft's IPO: Navigating Growth and Challenges

This chapter examines Lyft's approach to customer cohorts, analyzing their financial metrics as they prepare for their IPO amidst significant losses. It discusses their investments in autonomous vehicle technology and the balancing act of fostering profitability while competing with Uber. The chapter further highlights the implications of aggressive marketing spending, market dynamics, and the philosophical questions surrounding unprofitable companies entering public markets.

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