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why aren't all 2 resolved? a statement only gets an assessment when the public record can support or contradict it. opinions and what-ifs never can, and 0 checkable ones are still open, waiting for their date. predictions held up or didn't; assertions are supported or contradicted. on every card: ▮▮▮▮▮ certainty · ▮▮▮▮▮ debate potential. speakers are clickable

Assertion Partly supported
Jordan: Benchmark's Bob Kagle invested in eBay after finding duck decoys
“And it turns out the venture guy who made the investment at eBay was Bob Cagle at Benchmark Capital. Bob, who happened to come from Michigan, and there's a craftsman in Michigan who does really beautiful, and I'll remember the name, decoy ducks for hunting. It…”
Jeff Jordan Jan 2, 2019 ▶ 22:32 a16z Podcast | Getting Network Effects
Assertion Partly supported
eBay raised under $10 million and never cashed Benchmark's venture check
“They raised under ten million dollars of venture capital in aggregate, and according to the founder, they never cashed the check that Benchmark gave them.”
Jeff Jordan Jul 15, 2017 ▶ 11:23 Marketplaces
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