Social networks have traditionally formed tight bonds with actors, musicians, politicians and people who are known for nothing besides their online presence
All the money from public market investors could pose a risk to the start-ups, because there is a big difference in the way that investments from venture capital firms and public funds are structured
Private equity won't be a solution for every company. But it is a good idea to find new mechanisms that might unbundle layers of conflicting financial interests that can stunt a start-up's prospects