Carl Icahn Gets the Last Laugh on EBay-PayPal Split

Carl Icahn Gets the Last Laugh on EBay-PayPal Split

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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.

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What was the main reason for eBay's decision to separate from PayPal?

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How did Carl Icahn influence eBay's decision regarding PayPal?

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What are the potential benefits of eBay and PayPal being independent companies?

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What were the arguments presented by eBay's CEO John Donahoe against the separation?

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What changes occurred in the leadership of PayPal after the separation?

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