Desktop Metal's Ric Fulop shares insights from taking two companies public, IPO vs. SPAC | E1106

Jason Calacanis chats with Ric Fulop, founder of Desktop Metal. They discuss the company's strategy and use of Computer-aided Design (CAD). Ric shares his experiences with traditional IPOs and why he chose to SPAC Desktop Metal. They also touch on public scrutiny of tech unicorns and potential changes in accreditation laws.

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Jason Calacanis

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Rick Phillip

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0:00	Opening
0:53	Jason intros Desktop Metal's Ric Fulop
5:28	Ric explains what Desktop Metal does, selling into large enterprises
11:48	Klaviyo - Get started with a free trial
13:09	Jason's strategy on attracting great founders
15:26	Harnessing the power of Computer-aided Design (CAD)
25:17	Fiverr - use code TWIST for 10% off your first order
27:08	Getting rapid adoption of large customers due to prior relationships, benefits of understanding the customer
30:29	Ric describes his traditional IPO experience from a founder perspective
38:48	Dell for Entrepreneurs - Save up to 43% off select products
40:43	Why Ric chose to SPAC Desktop Metal & why SPACs are booming right now
46:24	SPAC timeframe vs. traditional IP, benefits of optionality
56:18	Fear of public scrutiny creating a stigma against going public, would earlier scrutiny of growth-stage tech unicorns make for a better market?
1:03:39	Will large venture firms start designating SPAC ready companies? Economics of a SPAC
1:07:34	Impact of changing accreditation laws?

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