What is a “pre-ipo” opportunity?

Garnett asks:
I recently came across “pre-ipo” opportunity while job searching. What does this mean?
I recently came across “pre-ipo” opportunity while job searching. What does this mean?
Would you recommend that I apply for this or not? How is it different from other opportunities?
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“Pre-ipo” means the company has not yet been traded publically on the stock market, but they plan to. What this means for employees is potential significant growth in the company, which would mean advancement opportunities in the company. If you are interested in working at a growing company, this could be for you!