Pinterest Seeks Up to $1.28 Billion in IPO Below 2017 Private Valuation

The transcript discusses Pinterest's monetization and valuation challenges, highlighting its reduced valuation from $12 billion to $9 billion. It compares Pinterest to other social media companies like Snap and Facebook, emphasizing the need for different metrics. The financial performance of Pinterest is examined, noting its reduced net loss and large user base. Comparisons are made with Lyft and Slack regarding profitability and market expectations. Finally, the interest in Pinterest's IPO is discussed, noting it is less dominant compared to Uber's IPO story.

What valuation range is Pinterest aiming for in its IPO?

• $20 to $25 billion

• $5 to $7 billion

• $9 to $12 billion

• $15 to $17 billion

How has Pinterest's net loss changed recently?

• Increased from $63 million to $130 million

• Decreased from $130 million to $63 million

• Remained constant at $130 million

• Increased from $63 million to $200 million

Which company is mentioned as having a significant loss but still favorable comparisons?

• Uber

• Slack

• Facebook

• Lyft

What is the main question about Pinterest's future?

• Whether it will remain a simple pinboard app

• If it can transform into a major social media platform

• If it can surpass Facebook in user numbers

• Whether it can become a leading ride-sharing company

How does the interest in Pinterest's IPO compare to Uber's?

• It is about the same

• It is lower

• It is much higher

• It is not mentioned