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Assertion Contradicted

Chamath: No professional Silicon Valley VCs invested in Theranos

“There's not a single person in Silicon Valley, I think, who put in a single shekel into this thing who actually does this as a real job.”

Chamath Palihapitiya Jan 8, 2022 ▶ 6:03 E62: Elizabeth Holmes verdict, fraud origins & takeaways, navigating "The Great Markdown" & more

Assertion Contradicted

Sacks claims no Silicon Valley VC firm invested in Theranos

“The truth of the matter is there was no major Silicon Valley VC firm. In fact, not even a minor one that invested in Theranos.”

David Sacks Sep 4, 2021 ▶ 18:10 E45: Theranos & VC fraud risks, China bans video games, Texas SB8, Apple app store, CA fires, Rogan

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