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The Machiavellian treachery needed to raise money like this is probably why the few big successes that are run by non-sociopaths are far more likely to be boots
by ponker 6y ago
The Machiavellian treachery needed to raise money like this is probably why the few big successes that are run by non-sociopaths are far more likely to be bootstrapped. While pitching investors has a lot in common with pitching customers, playing them off each other like Mean Girls has nothing to do with the core business mechanics of building products, selling them, and hiring employees.
- DailyHN 6y agoThat Machiavellian treachery is essential to success in the US. In addition to investors, big successes must also play politics to avoid the crosshairs of the DOJ. YC 2021: Syndicated Bribes, and Lobbying, for founders who can't stomach it.
- ponker 6y agoMost tech companies get to tens of billions in valuation before they even think about government relations.