Michael Lewis discusses the two versions of Sam Beckman-Fried's story - overwhelmed but well-intentioned or a fraud. The chapter explores FTX, its initial purpose, the complications with Alameda Research, and the ongoing trial.
Michael Lewis knows how to tell a story. He’s given color to the characters behind baseball and the finance industry. Now, he paints a portrait of Sam-Bankman Fried, the infamous face of crypto who went from billionaire to bankrupt overnight.
Motley Fool CEO and co-founder, Tom Gardner, caught up with Lewis at a Motley Fool member event in New York. They discuss:
- The downfall of crypto exchange FTX and potential outcomes for Bankman-Fried’s ongoing criminal trial
- The hold that FOMO has over Silicon Valley
- Why organizations can’t thrive without “keen emotional intelligence”
Host: Tom Gardner Guest: Michael Lewis Producers: Mac Greer, Mary Long Engineers: Tim Sparks, Rick Engdahl
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