# Bret Johnsen

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## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### From 10% chance to $2T: SpaceX's record IPO returns 19% on Day 1
2026-06-14 08:16:40 · Sentiment: Very Bullish · Impact: 10/10 · Sources: 10

SpaceX, once given less than a 10% chance of survival by founder Elon Musk, defied the odds to execute the largest IPO in history, raising $75 billion and delivering a 19% first-day pop for early investors and employees.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/spacex-startup-ipo-unicorn-records

### SpaceX IPO Raises $75B, Elon Musk Becomes First Trillionaire
2026-06-14 08:10:19 · Sentiment: Very Bullish · Impact: 9/10 · Sources: 8

SpaceX's $75 billion IPO created the world's first trillionaire and set a new benchmark for startup exits. The journey from 10% chance of success to record public offering offers lessons for founders and VCs alike.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/spacex-ipo-startups-75-billion-trillionaire

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