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Insane Startup Valuations
This chapter explores the phenomenon of insane startup valuations and how many startups prioritize attracting investment over generating revenue or profit. It discusses examples such as Theranos, WeWork, and FTX to illustrate this trend.
Bitcoin core developer and author Jimmy Song recently published a new book titled Fiat Ruins Everything. In this episode, Preston Pysh and Jimmy highlight some interesting perspectives on how the money is not only changing the way businesses conduct themselves, but also how it’s impacting family values, culture, and relationships.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
02:59 - Why Jimmy doesn't need NFTs.
07:55 - How Alt-coins use Bitcoin to rent-seek.
12:04 - How fiat undermines work.
15:24 - How fiat ruins incentives for the individual.
46:39 - How fiat ruins incentives for the organization.
46:39 - How fiat has created the crazy VC environment.
57:14 - What is the Frankfurt School Conundrum?
01:01:52 - How fiat is impacting family values.
01:01:52 - How fiat is changing culture.
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