I like your idea of the company waiting until next year to go public.
(But I mean, I’m all for buying cheap shares from folks who want a tax write off—if you are one of those folks, pm me on this site and I will reply. I will reach out to you with simple information on how to sell your shares to me—should you choose to sell this year for a tax write off- serious, it’s easy—broker to broker).
…and a bit of humor:
Q: How do you know there’s a pilot in the room? A: He or she will tell you.