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482. Is Venture Capital the Secret Sauce of the American Economy?

Freakonomics Radio

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Venture Capital - The Hidden Side of Everything

The farmer's dog is an on line pet food company that makes it really easy to feed your dog something fresh and healthy. It has raised more than a hundred million dollars in several rounds of venture capital financing, making it one of the most successful pet related start ups in history. How does all that money make rega feel? "It felt nice and vindicating that you had sophisticated investors"

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