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$25 Billion to Zero: Bill Ackman’s Bungled IPO

The Journal.

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The IPO Fiasco: Expectations vs. Reality

This chapter explores the dramatic fallout of a significant IPO attempt that failed to meet ambitious fundraising goals. It examines how inflated expectations and social media's influence on investment can lead to reputational damage and questions the sustainability of such new investment styles.

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