Deciding whether to stay private or go public is primarily a financing decision, influenced by the need for liquidity among employees and investors.

I believe that going public is beneficial for the ecosystem, and I think more European companies should consider it.

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.

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

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

When we went public, we raised $25 billion, which is not just money; it's the trust from people who want us to do better jobs and help more people.

Transparency with your team during fundraising is crucial. Sharing both good and bad news helps maintain trust and keeps everyone aligned on the company's goals.

You can build a better business by staying private for longer, as we're starting to see the evolution of large companies facilitating secondary rounds.

An IPO, or Initial Public Offering, is when a privately held company sells shares to the public, allowing founders, employees, and investors to realize financial gains and signaling the company's growth and maturity.