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Twitter is set to launch its Initial Public Offering later this week and it’s expected to raise $1 billion—depending on the IPO price. Twitter’s estimated market capitalization is between $17 billion and $20 billion.

Yet, like so many Internet companies before, Twitter makes no money. It generated a $69 million loss on revenue of $254 million for the first 6 months of 2013.

Why, then, is Twitter’s IPO so highly anticipated by Wall Street investors?

Julia Boorstin, CNBC’s crack journalist covering media and entertainment is with me to discuss this.

Debra Benton is an internationally recognized communications and interpersonal relations expert. She coaches us on how to present ourselves using today’s technology as she teaches us how to act like a CEO online and offline from her book The Virtual Executive.

Lori Andrews is a law professor, a public interest lawyer and mystery novelist. We discuss how individuals’ rights are being violated by social networks and the Web and the need for a Constitution

Philippa Gamse is an Internet strategy pioneer. She provides us ways to improve our web presence from her latest book 42 Rules for a Winning Web Presence.

Jim Carrillo is a rocket scientist—literally. He’s been involved with technology his entire career. He helps us simplify our technology choices and help us focus on business, not computers, from his book Increase Sales & Eliminate Costs Using Simple Technology.

Jay Baer embodies the spirit of the Internet revolution. He is among the top social media experts in the country. We discuss how to shift any business to be more agile, from his book The Now Revolution.