Public market companies must deliver consistent earnings, as missing a report can lead to stock declines and employee unrest, which distracts from long-term goals.

Going public is awful; it consumes a significant amount of your time and diverts focus from building a great company.

Going public introduces operational overhead due to compliance and regulatory requirements, which can distract from focusing on customers and products.

Companies are legally required to maximize profits for shareholders, which often conflicts with societal interests.

Keeping investors closely updated through monthly reports is crucial, especially during tough times, as it helps maintain transparency and accountability.

Government pressure on companies can lead to severe consequences, and CEOs often find themselves under intense scrutiny from multiple fronts.

We believe in radical transparency, sharing as much information as possible with our employees to foster a culture of trust and collaboration, even as a public company.

The question of why companies should go public is increasingly relevant, especially given the extended privatization windows available today. I think companies realize they can have greater focus by remaining private for longer.

The incentives to think short-term in a public company are overwhelmingly strong, leading to detrimental trade-offs for business and entrepreneurship.