Miss Findependent

VCs - The World's Least Well Known Ponzi Scheme


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Season 2 baby!! Let's goo. 

We kick off season 2 with a heated discussion about venture capital and the impact that it has for retail investors like you an I.

Now-a-days it seems like companies left and right are getting funded, and often, the companies true value to the world is ignored. In this episode we dive deep into how VC firms operate, and ultimately make money.

Venture capital (VC) is a form of private equity and a type of financing that investors provide to startup companies and small businesses that are believed to have long-term growth potential. Venture capital generally comes from well-off investors, investment banks, and any other financial institutions.

What to expect:

1:02 - What exactly is a Ponzi Scheme
4:00 - Bernie Madoff
6:11 - What is venture capital fund
11:30 - Growth "On Paper"
14:40 - Hyper Growth
24:58 - What is a Unicorn
25:37 - The Grand Finale
28:56 - SPACS - Special Purpose Acquisition Company
29:37 - We Work

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Miss FindependentBy Nika Farb

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