Carl Icahn Gets the Last Laugh on EBay-PayPal Split

The video discusses the separation of eBay and PayPal into independent companies, driven by activist investors like Carl Icahn. Despite opposition from eBay CEO John Donahoe, the split was decided, leading to leadership changes with Dan Schulman taking over PayPal. The video explores the future vision for PayPal and insights from co-founder Peter Thiel on the synergies between the two companies.

What was the main reason activist investors pushed for eBay and PayPal to split?

• To merge with another company

• To allow each company to focus on its core business

• To reduce competition between the two companies

• To increase the number of shareholders

What was John Donahoe's main argument for keeping eBay and PayPal together?

• They could reduce operational costs

• They would have a stronger financial foundation together

• They would face less competition

• They could expand into new markets

Who was chosen as the new CEO of PayPal after the split?

• Carl Icahn

• Dan Schulman

• John Donahoe

• Peter Thiel

What is Dan Schulman's vision for the future of PayPal?

• To merge with eBay again

• To leverage new technologies for financial inclusion

• To focus on physical retail expansion

• To become a traditional bank

What was Peter Thiel's initial stance on the eBay and PayPal split?

• He supported the split from the beginning

• He was indifferent to the decision

• He believed in the synergies between the two companies

• He wanted to merge with another company