I think the ultimate answer to "not needing money" is a direct listing ala spotify, and most companies with significant enough employment bases receiving stock

I think the ultimate answer to "not needing money" is a direct listing ala spotify, and most companies with significant enough employment bases receiving stock options will be forced public by the number of shareholders eventually. Though we may see more companies choosing RSUs or equivalent to provide cash compensation in proportion to stock value increases, instead of increasing their shareholder base, which might be an interesting development.