> “Why is [Theranos] worthless? It’s worthless because this writer was like a badger going after her, like a hyena going after her, and then it became a bigger and bigger thing,” he said. “She got bullied into submission,” Draper explained, adding that if it weren’t for Carreyrou and other opponents, Theranos “could have been one of these big, huge winners.” And we would've gotten away with it too, if it weren't for…
Tim clearly has some screws loose. I just learned today that he has a fabulously wealthy father; that explains a lot .
Tim Draper defends Theranos and its disgraced founder and CEO, Elizabeth Holmes
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#42Earlier quoted context omitted.
Tim clearly has some screws loose. I just learned today that he has a fabulously wealthy father; that explains a lot .
His father was one of the earliest of the modern venture capitalists. And among the first in California, circa 1959 (just two years after the founding of Fairchild Semi). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Henry_Draper_III
His grandfather founded the venture capital firm in 1959. His father was an associate that joined at the time of the founding.
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#43What? WHY IS THAT SLIPPED IN THERE? Tesla hasn't crashed nor dropped substantially in value. I am just so confused by this statement.
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Tim clearly has some screws loose. I just learned today that he has a fabulously wealthy father; that explains a lot .
While it's clear that the vast majority of us do not agree with Draper's comments here, let's not attempt to discredit someone based on their (wealthy or otherwise) financial background.
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It's worth keeping in mind that, by and large, this is how the oligarch class thinks. Their top priorities are protecting and justifying their wealth and power. A journalist who exposes a massive fraud and probably saved lives isn't someone performing a public service - he's an enemy . There is no mea culpa. The relationship between the oligarch's own interests and the public interest is purely predatory and adversar…
I like the way you think. Are there any books you recommend on understanding how oligarchs think? What do you think is going through the mind of oligarchs with more geopolitical concerns, like Putin?
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#47> "Theranos is now in the loser column of his investments, a list which includes Tesla" What? WHY IS THAT SLIPPED IN THERE? Tesla hasn't crashed nor dropped substantially in value. I am just so confused by this statement.
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#49> “Why is [Theranos] worthless? It’s worthless because this writer was like a badger going after her, like a hyena going after her, and then it became a bigger and bigger thing,” he said. “She got bullied into submission,” Draper explained, adding that if it weren’t for Carreyrou and other opponents, Theranos “could have been one of these big, huge winners.” And we would've gotten away with it too, if it weren't for…
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#50John Carreyrou's book is coming out end of May. Already pre-ordered. Can't wait.
May 21st, already pre-ordered the audiobook too. I've never listened to an audiobook this long. 11 hr 36 minutes.