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This Week in Startups · June 13, 2026 · 1h 19m

SpaceX IPO Day: What Wall St. and the media missed | E2300

Ben Cera, Jason Calacanis
Spotify

Jason Calacanis celebrates SpaceX's public debut after two decades of Elon Musk building the rocket and AI company. He explains the distinction between evaluating stocks on earnings versus betting on expensive visions, and why SpaceX's value will unfold over multiple time horizons. Plus, solo founder Ben Cera returns with advice on creating a 'Purple Cow'—a unique brand experience that makes startups memorable.

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Curious

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Creating a Purple Cow Experience
Ben Cera advises founders to create a unique, memorable brand experience that stands out, referencing the 'Purple Cow' concept.
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Highlights

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Valuation Frameworks Differ for Earnings vs. Vision Bets
Some stocks should be evaluated on current earnings, while others are bets on expensive visions for the future, like SpaceX.
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SpaceX Payoff Across Multiple Time Horizons
SpaceX is likely to deliver returns across short, medium, and long-term horizons rather than in one single event.
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Editorial

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SpaceX IPO as a Milestone
Jason Calacanis celebrates the SpaceX IPO after watching Elon Musk's two-decade journey.
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Misc

✧Ben Cera previously appeared on TWiST E2256 in February 2026 to discuss Polsia.
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