tall poppy syndrome

2 statements across 2 episodes · 0 bullish · 2 bearish · 1 people on the record · first statement Mar 14, 2026 by John Coogan · across every show →

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Mar 14, 2026 negative
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Coogan: Tall Poppy Syndrome Stifles Startup Formation and Drives Brain Drain
“But the strong form of tall poppy syndrome does lead to lower startup formation. If you think that you will immediately be cut down in your society, you don't actually go out and hunt.”
John Coogan Mar 14, 2026 ▶ 3:50 Tall Poppy Syndrome, Bytedance Gets Blackwell Chips, WSJ Mansion Section | Diet TBPN
Aug 15, 2026 negative
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Coogan: Tall poppy syndrome slows startup formation and causes brain drain
“The strong form of tall poppy syndrome leads to slower startup formation. Truly, fewer truly scaled companies, and ultimately a talent exodus or brain drain.”
John Coogan Aug 15, 2026 ▶ 15:25 Tesla’s Roadster, Car Week Takes, Unwell Beverages Shuts Down | Diet TBPN
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