
E1120: Shift Co-CEO George Arison on going public via SPAC, lessons from building Uber’s predecessor & innovating in the massive used car market
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Navigating SPAC Transactions and Investor Dynamics
This chapter explores the complexities of negotiating share prices in SPAC transactions and the behavior of hedge funds favoring short-term gains. It examines the importance of effective promoters and the banking industry's advantages in SPACs compared to traditional IPOs. Additionally, the chapter reflects on the broader implications of going public and the potential future landscape for smaller enterprises within the SPAC framework.
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