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E45: Theranos & VC fraud risks, China bans video games, Texas SB8, Apple app store, CA fires, Rogan

All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg

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Fraud in Silicon Valley: A Cautionary Tale

This chapter explores the challenges and conversations around COVID-19 safety measures and the implications of the ongoing trial of Elizabeth Holmes of Theranos. It examines the pitfalls of unchecked funding practices in Silicon Valley, where the pressure to oversell often leads to misrepresentation and fraud. The discussion raises critical concerns about due diligence, investment integrity, and the risk of ethical lapses in the venture capital ecosystem.

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