Dumb Money
topic on 4 shows · 4 statements across 4 episodes · said 17 times in 4 episodes since 2024
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Tenev: Dumb Money was entertaining and Sebastian Stan casting was flattering
“I actually thought, you know, I know it didn't do very well, but I found it more or less entertaining. My favorite part, which maybe wouldn't be other people's favorite part, or maybe it would for some ladies there, was that my character was played by a very g…”
Tenev: Calling retail investors 'dumb money' is offensive and harmful
“And that that's really the thing that bothers me most about that movie is this idea that retail investors are dumb money. I find that condescending and offensive. So, you know a lot of people ask me what I think about that movie. It's like the title itself jus…”
Vivas: Early-Stage 'Dumb Money' Gives Founders Rope to Hang Themselves
“And I think, especially in the early stages of a business, dumb money is just giving you a longer rope to hang yourself with versus Smart money and really strong investors will really call you out on your bullshit, push you on.”
Kamal Ravikant: Hands-off 'dumb money' is often the best startup capital
“Honestly, sometimes the best money is dumb money. People give you cash and leave you alone. It's your job to pull this off, right? I genuinely believe it depends on the investor, the person, what they're known for. You know, some are known for being helpful, s…”