I was at the Nasdaq for SpaceX's IPO with Musk fanboys, retail investors, and confused tourists.
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Alice Tecotzky
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I spent Friday morning at the Nasdaq building during SpaceX's historic IPO. Here's what the scene was like.
SpaceX debuted at $135, closed at $160.95 (+19%)—strong market validation. The IPO accelerates Starlink expansion into enterprise infrastructure, reshaping connectivity and compute options for globally distributed teams.
I was at the Nasdaq for SpaceX's IPO with Musk fanboys, retail investors, and confused tourists.
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Alice Tecotzky
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