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20VC: Why VC is a Ponzi Scheme Today | Why Most VCs are Bankers | Why Big VCs Ruin Startups | Why Incentives in VC are Broken | Why American Dynamism is a Tool for VCs to Raise Money with Nick Chirls, Asylum Ventures
The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
Risk and Reward: A Perverse Incentive Structure
Hedge funds, private equity, and venture capital heavily incentivize high-risk behavior with rewards that persist regardless of performance. Hedge funds can yield huge bonuses based on risky ventures, allowing traders to profit from gains without bearing losses, as failures lead to job changes rather than financial repercussions. Private equity allows significant capital withdrawal from companies irrespective of their performance, while venture capital ensures management fees and profit-sharing are secured regardless of fund success, effectively creating a structure where personal gain is prioritized over actual success. This dynamic fosters a cycle of reckless financial practices and misaligned incentives within the financial sector.
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