Lina Khan Highlights Value of Independent Startups After Figma's IPO
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Summary
Lina Khan, former chair of the Federal Trade Commission, celebrates Figma's successful IPO, highlighting the value of allowing startups to grow independently rather than being acquired by larger companies. She references the failed $20 billion Adobe-Figma deal in 2023 as an example.
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Lina Khan linked to an article about Figma’s impressive first day of trading and argued the IPO is a vindication of M&A scrutiny.
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