Description:  The microblogging site reportedly is planning to raise $100 million this year based on that valuation.

Source: CNNMoney – video report
 
Date: 9/25/2009

Keys:  Raising capital, valuations, IPO

Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2009/09/25/f_tt_twitter_valuation.fortune/

Questions for discussion: 

• Summarize the arguments for concern over Twitter’s valuation. Do you have similar concerns? Explain your thinking.
• What are a few potential revenue streams for Twitter besides advertising?
• Do you think Twitter’s business model is vulnerable to competition? Explain your thinking.