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The SpaceX IPO
SpaceX recently filed paperwork to go public on the Nasdaq, targeting a valuation between $1.75 trillion and $2.0 trillion. After reading the initial sections of the filing and comparing it to independent analysis by NYU Stern professor Aswath Damodaran, I have concluded that SpaceX is best understood as three distinct businesses operating under a single corporate structure. These are the Starlink connectivity division, the space launch and Starship development division, and
Justin Chang


Meta's $145 Billion AI Gamble: The Viral Memo Explaining 8,000 Job Cuts
Meta just dropped a bombshell on its workforce, and the internal memo explaining it all is going viral for a reason. On May 20, 2026, the tech giant will cut approximately 8,000 jobs, about 10% of its global workforce. Meta's Chief People Officer, Janelle Gale, sent an internal memo that quickly leaked online. In it, she writes: "Over the last few weeks we have been working on some changes to our organization that will result in us laying off around 10% of the company on May
Justin Chang


Brewing Up an Empire: Behind Dunkin’ Donuts’ Rise
It started as a simple idea in 1948: a doughnut and coffee shop in Quincy, Massachusetts called Open Kettle. Today, that tiny spot has transformed into "America's favorite beverage-led, on-the-go brand," boasting over 10,000 locations across the US and more than 14,000 worldwide. How did Dunkin' Donuts become one of the most ubiquitous names in food service? A Clever Franchise Formula The cornerstone of Dunkin's incredible growth is its franchise-based business model. Instead
Justin Chang
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