The IPO is a Trap: Why Databricks is Locking You Out of the AI Boom
Databricks’ refusal to IPO isn’t a delay tactic—it’s a strategic exploitation of abundant private capital. By staying private, elite AI companies are shielding themselves from short-term public market pressures while locking retail investors out of the highest-growth phase of the AI boom. The IPO is no longer a victory; it’s a trap.