Uber CEO Says IPO Was Caught Up in 'Market Swirl'

Uber CEO Says IPO Was Caught Up in 'Market Swirl'

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The transcript discusses the high market capitalization and subsequent decline of a company's stock following its IPO, questioning whether investment bankers priced it correctly. The timing of the IPO coincided with the president's tariff wars, which may have influenced market reactions. The speaker emphasizes the difference between short-term market volatility and long-term value, suggesting that the market will eventually recognize the company's worth if the team executes well.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the percentage decline in the company's stock after its IPO?

20%

15%

11%

5%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What record did the company set after its IPO?

Largest IPO in history

Highest market capitalization

Fastest stock recovery

Record decline after an IPO

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the interviewee's initial reaction to the question about IPO pricing?

They criticized the bankers

They avoided the question

They appreciated the question

They were defensive

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What external factor coincided with the company's IPO?

A natural disaster

The president's tariff wars

A change in government

A major recession

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the interviewee, how does the market behave in the short term?

As a stable machine

As a random machine

As a voting machine

As a weighing machine