Can a Breakup Unlock the True Value of Yahoo?

The video discusses the spin-off of PayPal from eBay, which is set to occur in 2015, and the challenges faced by Yahoo under Marissa Mayer's leadership. It highlights investor proposals for Yahoo, including a potential merger with SoftBank, and evaluates Yahoo's valuation, emphasizing the worth of its Alibaba stake. The video also explores Yahoo's core business and future proposals, including a suggestion by Matt Levine for Alibaba to acquire Yahoo. Despite criticism, Yahoo remains a significant web presence, and Marissa Mayer's leadership is supported by figures like Eric Schmidt.

What was one of the main criticisms of Marissa Mayer's leadership at Yahoo?

• She failed to increase Yahoo's stock value significantly.

• She sold Yahoo's core business too quickly.

• She focused too much on international markets.

• She ignored the potential of Yahoo's email service.

What was the proposed strategy by Matt Levine for Alibaba to acquire Yahoo?

• Issuing new shares and acquiring Yahoo's US business.

• Selling Yahoo's core business to a private equity firm.

• Offering Alibaba shares and cash to buy Yahoo.

• Merging Yahoo with another tech giant.

What is one reason Yahoo's assets were considered valuable despite its challenges?

• Yahoo's email service was the most used globally.

• The Alibaba stake was worth more than Yahoo's US business.

• Yahoo's search engine was the most popular in the US.

• Yahoo had a monopoly in the Asian market.

What did Eric Schmidt say about Marissa Mayer's potential to save Yahoo?

• She should focus on selling Yahoo's core business.

• She is the quintessential smart creative capable of saving Yahoo.

• She lacks the experience needed for a turnaround.

• She needs to step down for Yahoo to succeed.

Despite its challenges, what was Yahoo's position in terms of website usage?

• It was the most used website globally.

• It was the fourth most used website in the world.

• It was only popular in the US.

• It had lost all its user base to competitors.