Tobi's Interview Question

Tobi Lütke's first interview question for Kaz Nejatian was about why banks don't lend money to small businesses.
Nejatian's response was that he'd have to start in the 1600s because there's a long history of this going wrong for small businesses, starting with the idea of incorporation.
Lütke had written a book on this very topic.
The interview was short, as Lütke realized Nejatian was knowledgeable about esoteric topics relevant to the job.
Nejatian mentions the East India Company where people bought shares for an annuity.

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