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20VC: Why VC is a Ponzi Scheme Today | Why Most VCs are Bankers | Why Big VCs Ruin Startups | Why Incentives in VC are Broken | Why American Dynamism is a Tool for VCs to Raise Money with Nick Chirls, Asylum Ventures

The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch

CHAPTER

The Venture Capital Paradox

This chapter critiques the venture capital industry, likening it to a Ponzi scheme due to misaligned incentives and a lack of accountability among fund managers. It discusses the challenges inherent in the landscape, including pressure on seed funds and the shift from high-margin to low-margin operations. The episode advocates for a contrarian approach to investing by identifying overlooked opportunities and understanding the complexities of market dynamics.

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