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When unicorns become zombies (With Roee Hartuv)

Feb 20, 2025
36:48

There are 1000s of privately held unicorns. But for many of them, they will truly struggle to make a meaningful exit.

We discuss why together with Roee.

  • (00:00) - Introduction
  • (02:25) - Understanding Zombie Unicorns
  • (04:30) - The Rise and Fall of Valuations
  • (06:33) - VC Expectations and Company Growth
  • (12:01) - The Fragility of High Valuations
  • (15:17) - Current Market Trends and Valuations
  • (19:35) - The Rise of Zombie Unicorns
  • (20:18) - Down Rounds and Valuation Challenges
  • (20:51) - Future of Unicorns and IPOs
  • (26:48) - Impact on Revenue Leaders
  • (32:06) - Pricing and Packaging Strategies
  • (35:39) - Concluding Thoughts and Future Outlook

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