New World Survey: Will The Lindens IPO Soon?
Two of Linden's early investors openly mention the possibility, while Cisco's metaverse evangelist affirms that likelihood, as does the Financial Times. On his way out the CEO office, however, Philip Linden's retort to the above question is, "No. That's my one-word answer." So once again, I unleash the wisdom of the crowds; poll results tallied until next Monday. Discuss and defend your answer in Comments!
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Posted by: Ann Otoole | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 12:07 AM
As soon as Philip can answer my question (and sort-of challenge) from SOP 2005 with 'yes,' they'll be ready to IPO.
[For those who have not been able to locate their video - I'm the last question for the Fri morning panel - My concern was if LL is intending to become standards-compliant, such as SAS-70 or the ISO-900* series. I probably could have included SOX if I knew about it at the time, let alone the CA law that requires public companies to disclose when they 'lose' private customer data.]
Just from that last note, I personally can't see them going for an IPO anytime soon. And at this point I think Philip agrees. Besides, there *are* advantages to being a private company.
--TSK
Posted by: T_S_Kimball | Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 04:09 AM
I let my wishes determine my "No" response, having seen companies go under after going public and falling into the trap of having to live up to pundits' predictions each quarter and the short-sighted decisions that result.
Posted by: Melissa Yeuxdoux | Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 04:55 AM