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Founded by Sophie Schmidt, the daughter of Eric Schmidt (co-founder of Google/70th richest person in the world). Just FYI. I like the idea of the publication bu
by MaxHoppersGhost 5y ago
Founded by Sophie Schmidt, the daughter of Eric Schmidt (co-founder of Google/70th richest person in the world). Just FYI. I like the idea of the publication but I wonder how unbiased it could be with a background like that.
- wolverine876 5y ago> Founded by Sophie Schmidt, the daughter of Eric Schmidt (co-founder of Google/70th richest person in the world). Just FYI. I like the idea of the publication but I wonder how unbiased it could be with a background like that. Good to know, but I think it's taking it too far to say that Sophie couldn't be unbiased. Are children so bound to their parents? Are you so bound to think like yours? To support your parents' endeavors? Some do, but many don't.
- MaxHoppersGhost 5y agoI suppose I am a bit cynical but looking at the founder’s background I’m guessing she had some funding from somebody to get this venture off the ground. Would be shocked if her family connections didn’t play a part in getting this thing started.
- bellyfullofbac 5y agoA quick DDG search says self-funded: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/josephbernstein/a-google-scion-is-starting-a-new-publication-with-focus-on https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/josephbernstein/a-googl... But well, yeah, her CV and places she's worked (and got salaries from) at is impressive, some of that surely is helped (whether she wants it or not, it's how others are influenced) by the fact who her father is.
- MaxHoppersGhost 5y agoHer CV is mediocre for someone who is the child of one of the richest people on the planet. Self funded with her trust fund maybe.
- bellyfullofbac 5y agoAah, everybody loves judgemental Internet commenters..
- MaxHoppersGhost 5y agoI may have a few chips on my shoulder...