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So you really believe that young "successful" startup founders are neurolinguistically programming VCs to give them money?

Come on. The bar for your approval has to be higher than "derisive towards VCs and VC-funded founders".

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Amen to this. I know you (justifiably) believe there are many bad actors in technology, Michael, but parent's comment is beyond belief.

I think we both know certain bad actors in common. I assume they've screwed you somehow.

How've you been? I've been well.

I think that he's oversimplifying the dynamic, and I don't think that the emotional/"reptile" dynamic is the only one. Some people (even very powerful people) respond to posturing and dominant/submissive relationships and some don't. Not everyone is going to respond well to "You need to give me $50 million now", but some people will.

Agreed. I liked your post elsewhere... It was a bit cynical but spot on.

I also did not mean to imply that all "hot young founders" fit into this mold, or that VCa are all dumb, etc. But this stuff most definitely exists.

The real dynamic is a touch of so-called "reptile brain" plus a heaping portion of self-reinforcing cult of male ego.

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