Zahid Lilani – Technology and Social Media

Some thoughts on Facebook S-1 Registration Statement

Posted on 23. Feb, 2012 by Zahid Lilani.

I crunch numbers for living and read the entire S-1 Registration Statement while lunching on the best biryani ever. I was looking for accounting gimmicks, similar to the one used by Groupon. Apart from the non-GAAP cash flow projection, Facebook didn’t invent bizzare terms to justify expenses or acquisition costs. likes 1.
Facebook’s choice of [...]

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[INFOGRAPHIC] – Facebook in Numbers

Posted on 03. Feb, 2012 by Zahid Lilani.

The past, present and the future of Facebook. Numbers are not always reflective but they do provide a crucial insight. Facebook’s success is more psychological than a classic case of necessity is the mother of invention. Here’s an interesting infographic, courtesy of Statista, trying to capture the numbers behind the Psychological want.

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When will Mark Zuckerberg buy a new shirt?

Posted on 02. Feb, 2012 by Zahid Lilani.

I have long awaited for this day. The day that kept the tech news reporters up all night and then disappointed them in the morning only to surprise them in the afternoon – Facebook IPO.
You see, I have had enough of Mark Zuckerberg in that grey shirt. I have a feeling, he might actually buy [...]

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Facebook not on the Technology Fast 500 list released by Deloitte

Posted on 18. Nov, 2011 by Zahid Lilani.

Deloitte, one of the Big 4 CPA firms, releases a list of the 500 fastest growing technology companies every year – Technology Fast 500. To be recognized as Technology Fast 500, companies need to own intellectual property that generates majority of the operating revenue. It looks at companies that have been in business for [...]

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PeerIndex – Yes, there is a Klout Alternative

Posted on 27. Oct, 2011 by Zahid Lilani.

Klout announced a better, more accurate way to measure online influence but it might have pulled a Netflix. The change was drastic for some Klout loyalists and their loyalty today turned into all out boycott. Heck, there is a even a @OccupyKlout Twitter account and Occupy URL modified site.
I didn’t know if there was [...]

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