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why aren't all 3 resolved? a statement only gets an assessment when the public record can support or contradict it. opinions and what-ifs never can, and 3 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

Prediction Open · timeframe Oct 2052

Fenton: Benchmark probably won't be around in 30 years

“Benchmark probably isn't going to be around in 30 years.”

Peter Fenton Oct 17, 2022 ▶ 23:56 Benchmark Part II: The Dinner · Acquired

Assertion Open · timeframe Oct 2025

Larry Page Pre-empted Benchmark and Sequoia to Acqui-hire Sebastian Thrun

“He and some, I think it was grad students, were in the process of starting a company, had term sheets from Benchmark and Sequoia.”

Ben Gilbert Oct 6, 2025 ▶ 25:08 Google Part III: The AI Company. Google is amazingly well-positioned... will they win in AI? (Audio) · Acquired

Assertion Open · timeframe Sep 2025

Benchmark gave copies of 'Built to Last' to prospective Fund I LPs

“They actually hand a copy of the book to every LP as they're pitching them going around for fund one, which is really funny because a, I think they did believe in the values espoused there in, but it's also brilliant marketing.”

David Rosenthal Sep 28, 2022 ▶ 49:01 Benchmark Part I · Acquired

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