I don't think setting up for long term success is incompatible with an IPO, but the way the IPO market is structured could be making it harder. I'd also questi

I don't think setting up for long term success is incompatible with an IPO, but the way the IPO market is structured could be making it harder. I'd also question whether or not "a significant payday" is a necessary goal to consider what you've done a success.