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		palata on June 12, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Silicon Valley's best kept secret: Founder liquidi... I have been working in multiple startups, I've come to think that it's a Ponzi scheme for the founders. Generally underpaid and quickly toxic. It is an experience, but it's important to know it.

RhodesianHunter on June 12, 2024 [–]

It's a Ponzi scheme for VC and other investors.

Founders just get greased palms along the way if they're successful.

koalaman on June 12, 2024 | [–]

Yeah agreed to both of you. I had the same thought.

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