Is 2017 Going to Be the Year for Tech IPOs?

The transcript discusses the IPO landscape, highlighting Twilio's successful IPO despite market timing concerns. It explores the factors influencing IPO decisions, such as efficient growth and market opportunities. The role of developer platforms in IPOs and M&A trends is also examined, with a focus on companies like AppDynamics and Trello.

What example is given to illustrate the unpredictability of market timing for IPOs?

• AppDynamics' IPO

• Trello's IPO

• Blue Apron's IPO

• Twilio's IPO

Which factor is NOT mentioned as important for a company's decision to go public?

• Efficient growth

• Market size

• Election results

• Cost control

What is the current investor preference compared to the past?

• High-risk investments

• Rapid expansion

• Efficient growth

• Growth at all costs

What is a key characteristic of developer platform companies?

• Focus on consumer products

• Empowering developers to choose technology

• High marketing costs

• Top-down decision making

What trend is observed in the exits of developer platform companies?

• No significant exits

• More M&A than IPOs

• Equal number of IPOs and M&A

• More IPOs than M&A