The Story Sam Bankman-Fried: The inside story from the author of The Big Short
Oct 3, 2023
Michael Lewis, author of The Big Short, tells the inside story of Sam Bankman-Fried, the crypto whizz kid at the heart of one of the 21st century's most spectacular financial collapses. They discuss his rapid rise in the crypto trading industry, his move to the Bahamas, and the loosely-run nature of his enterprise. They also touch upon friendship, conflict of interest, and the literary opportunity that arose from his story.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried
02:11 • 5min
The Uniqueness Unveiled
06:54 • 11min
The Bahamas Move and Hidden Wealth
17:34 • 2min
A Loosely-Run Enterprise
20:01 • 16min
Friendship, Conflict of Interest, and Literary Opportunity
35:57 • 3min