2020 U.S. IPO Candidates

The transcript discusses the high valuations of companies like DoorDash, Palantir, and Airbnb, and their potential to enter public markets. It highlights ongoing market trends and predictions for the next year, noting the impact of the US presidential term on public market activity. The discussion also covers the lackluster 2019 market and the potential for startups to go public in the near future.

Which companies are mentioned as having high valuations and potential to enter public markets?

• Tesla, SpaceX, Blue Origin

• Google, Amazon, Facebook

• Uber, Lyft, WeWork

• DoorDash, Palantir Technologies, Airbnb

What is typically observed during the fourth year of a US President's term in relation to public markets?

• A decrease in public market activity

• A rush to public markets

• Stable market conditions

• Increased government regulations

How was the market performance described for the year 2019?

• Exceptional

• Lackluster

• Stable

• Volatile

What is the potential timeline mentioned for Airbnb going public?

• Within six months

• Within two years

• Within a year

• Within three months

What is the main focus of the final section of the transcript?

• The influence of international markets on US companies

• The role of technology in market trends

• The high valuations of startups and potential public offerings

• The impact of government policies on startups