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Buybacks

topic on 4 shows · 4 statements across 4 episodes

the Knowledge Project the a16z Podcast TBPN 20VC

4 statements about Buybacks, every show

TBPN Assertion Supported
Disney Returned At Least $70 Billion to Shareholders Via Buybacks
“Disney, across dividends and buybacks, has returned, like, seventy billion, maybe more, to shareholders”
John Coogan Jul 16, 2026 ▶ 18:09 Thinking Machines’ First AI Model, California Loses $3.2B to Texas, TSMC Adds $100B | Diet TBPN
20VC Assertion Not checkable as stated
Adam Foroughi: Corporate Share Buybacks Historically Do Not Yield Positive Results
“So, you know, buybacks are interesting because if you look at history, the concept of buyback doesn't usually pan out. It's not usually a good financial bet.”
Adam Foroughi Apr 27, 2026 ▶ 56:49 AppLovin CEO: Why Founders Shouldn't Angel Invest & Why the Best Don't Need Mentorship · 20VC with Harry Stebbings
KNOWLEDGE PROJECT Assertion Contradicted
Parrish: Most Share Buybacks Merely Cover Up Stock Option Dilution
“You know, if you look at most buybacks, they're just covering up stock options.”
Shane Parrish Oct 28, 2025 ▶ 1:01:42 Forensic Account: The Bubble No One is Talking About | Anthony Scilipoti
a16z Prediction Held up
Rampell: Repatriated corporate cash will fund buybacks, not innovation
“Exactly. It's probably going to go to buybacks M&A and dividends. And a lot of that is just kind of like reshuffling as opposed to actually building anything new.”
Alex Rampell Jan 2, 2019 ▶ 24:54 a16z Podcast | Technology, Mobility, and the American Dream

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