Unity Technologies CEO on Going Public

The transcript discusses a company's journey to going public on the New York Stock Exchange amidst a pandemic, highlighting their decision-making process and market conditions. It covers the impact of government actions on app stores, the company's stance on market competition, and the ongoing conflict between Epic Games and major app stores. The company addresses past allegations, emphasizing their strong culture and unity. Finally, it explores growth opportunities in gaming and other industries, leveraging their technology for broader applications.

What is Unity's primary contribution to the technology industry?

• Developing mobile phones

• Creating social media platforms

• Powering global games and AR/VR technologies

• Manufacturing computer hardware

Why did Unity decide to go public in September despite the pandemic?

• They wanted to avoid political turbulence

• They had already planned it before the pandemic

• They were the only company going public

• They predicted a strong IPO window

What is Unity's stance on global market openness?

• They support government-sanctioned monopolies

• They prefer closed markets for technology companies

• They believe open markets create better outcomes

• They are indifferent to market openness

How does Unity view the conflict between Epic Games and Apple/Google?

• Unity is directly affected by the conflict

• Unity benefits from Apple's ecosystem

• Unity supports Epic Games in the conflict

• Unity has a significant stake in Epic's tools

What was the outcome of the lawsuit filed against Unity regarding workplace allegations?

• Unity denied the allegations and prevailed in a hearing

• The company admitted to the allegations

• The case is still ongoing

• The allegations were proven in court

In which industries is Unity seeing strong growth opportunities beyond gaming?

• Architecture, engineering, and construction

• Education and training

• Healthcare and pharmaceuticals

• Retail and e-commerce

What is Unity's approach to company culture and employee involvement?

• Employees are not involved in major decisions

• The company discourages employee feedback

• Unity has a fragmented and competitive culture

• Unity promotes a supportive and aligned culture