It wasn't too long ago when Facebook's CFO left the company and the Wall Street Journal reported that the social media giant was looking for someone with "public company experience." That was a good hint...
Now it seems as though Facebook wants to become the next hottest stock - Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the new CFO today, David Ebersman, the former Genentech (remember DNA) CFO.
Genentech's IPO on July 20, 1999 brought in a record amount for the biotech indutry - Can Ebersman match bring a new record for social media IPOs? Here's a quick comparison to other tech giants Google (GOOG) and Baidu (BIDU).
Unique Visitors (Facebook vs. Google vs. Baidu ('Chinese Google')
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Here are some private companies that may well end up being the growth stocks of the future. Sure, some of these may have questionable revenue models and would certainly be a risky investment, but they are all innovative and forward-thinking in my view. Start your homework now because they're likely to be fast movers if they do issue public stock. Some of these companies are already on their way to going public, but all have carved out a strong niche in their respective industries. Let's hear what you think, did I forget the next Google or include a company that will go the way of the landline phone?