Heard at the GSB

The Google IPO: Success or Failure?

September 13, 2004

In a lively discussion, a panel of experts examined the Google initial public offering, evaluating the Dutch auction model, the strengths of Google's business model, and the company's value.

MODERATOR
Richard Leftwich,
Deputy Dean for Faculty and Fuji Bank and Heller Professor of Accounting and Finance

PANELISTS
Steven Kaplan
Neubauer Family Professor of Entrepreneurship and Finance

Charles Bobrinskoy, '83
Vice Chairman, Ariel Capital Management LLC

Puneet Manchanda
Associate Professor of Marketing

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All video clips are in Windows Media Video format.

Leftwich: Why all the excitement over Google?
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Charles Bobrinskoy: No way it was a success
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Steve Kaplan: Underperformance in IPOs
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Panel: Why is there an IPO discount?
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Panel: Brand impact of an IPO
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Manchanda: Google’s business model
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Panel: Google’s competitive position
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