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Hot IPOs, Big Banks, and Twilio CEO Jeff Lawson

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Navigating the IPO Surge of 2021

This chapter examines the wave of IPOs in 2021, spotlighting successful launches like Poshmark and Petco while questioning the financial health of turnaround companies. It also discusses the innovative fintech company Affirm and its implications for the credit card industry, alongside investor reactions to tech firm fundraises like those from Zoom and Lemonade. Lastly, the chapter covers Visa's regulatory challenges with acquiring Plaid, contrasting it with MasterCard's successful acquisition, and speculates on the future of financial technology.

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