The Other Face of Focus

"Facebook, the networking Web site for college students… says it attracts some 30 million active members, nearly double the previous year. This has led to rampant speculation that Yahoo or Google will swoop in and take it over…

"Here are a few reasons why [Facebook] founder Mark Zuckerberg should resist the temptation to sell…

"Facebook is a data gold mine about the most sought-after consumer demographic segment: college graduates 18 to 30 years old. This information is priceless to advertisers, but it has been virtually untapped by the company…

"Turning down suitors has already proved smart. Yahoo offered to pay $1 billion for Facebook in September 2006. Google was said to have offered more than double that amount shortly thereafter. Recently, board member Peter Theil indicated the company is worth some $8 billion, based on internal valuations…

"Other Internet companies that grew with internal cash flow instead of selling out to bigger rivals include Google Inc. and eBay Inc. Facebook would be in good company."

(“breakingviews.com / Financial Insight: Why Facebook Works Solo; Given Its Favorable Facets, The Social-Networking Site Could Grow Like Google.” Wall Street Journal: July 11, 2007. pg. C.12)


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