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E45: Theranos & VC fraud risks, China bans video games, Texas SB8, Apple app store, CA fires, Rogan
2021/9/4
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
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Chamath Palihapitiya
以深刻的投资见解和社会资本主义理念而闻名的风险投资家和企业家。
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David Sacks
一位在房地产法和技术政策领域都有影响力的律师和学者。
Chamath Palihapitiya认为，在新冠疫情期间，会议和线下活动应该采取更严格的防疫措施，包括强制要求所有参与者完全接种疫苗，并在室内强制佩戴口罩，以最大限度地降低病毒传播的风险。他认为，即使是已经接种疫苗的人，也仍然有可能感染和传播病毒，因此必须采取额外的预防措施。他质疑了只在某些场合佩戴口罩的做法，认为这种做法缺乏逻辑性和有效性。
Deep Dive
The conversation revolves around the Elizabeth Holmes Theranos trial and the implications it has on venture capital and startup culture, particularly regarding the 'fake it till you make it' mentality.
- Elizabeth Holmes's trial includes 12 counts of fraud and conspiracy related to false claims about Theranos's blood tests.
- Holmes claims she was under the control of her business partner, Sunny Balwani, who is being tried separately.
- The trial raises questions about the Silicon Valley culture of overselling and the lack of diligence in VC investments.
- The influx of money into Silicon Valley is leading to less diligence and higher risks of fraud.
- Venture capitalists are increasingly pressured to invest quickly, sometimes without proper diligence.
- Elizabeth Holmes is seen as an example of someone who may have stretched the truth to secure funding.
- There is a distinction between overselling future potential and lying about past achievements in startups.
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