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Re:Downsides to working at a tech giant by account73466 on Monday December 23, 2019 @03:32PM (#21867094)
I can imagine this to be true but do you have a source for that information?
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Re:Downsides to working at a tech giant by scarface74 on Monday December 23, 2019 @03:56PM (#21867295)
https://www.vox.com/2014/9/14/6137473/venture-capital-return...

And related.

https://www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/030916/buffe...

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Re:Downsides to working at a tech giant by account73466 on Monday December 23, 2019 @04:52PM (#21867767)
Thanks for the links! I am aware of the Buffet's bets but I did have a feeling that some VCs can be quite profitable especially the ones which invest in future government contractors and/or future surveillance facilitators.
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Re:Downsides to working at a tech giant by scarface74 on Monday December 23, 2019 @04:55PM (#21867794)
The VCs are always profitable - for themselves. They get 20% returns no matter what. Their investors on the hand....
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