It makes clear sense that he would keep Ignite public so he doesn't have to burn his own cash. Investors will come in after everything is approved and the paperwork starts getting inked. Tilman has friends in high places that will join him and bring in big dollars. There's a billionaires club for a reason...they keep each other propped up and in their club.
Anyone that thinks Tilman will automatically go private is fooling themselves.
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