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by youngtaff 1193 days ago
This is one of the better articles written about the whole debacle…

Also demonstrates VCs shortcomings (lack of diligence?) in the affair… which is probably why VCs are shouting about it and pointing fingers at others rather than examining their own failure in this

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Maybe startups shouldn't blindly follow Silicon Valley recommendations and make their own decisions on operational matters like who they hire, where they bank, and what systems they use. There's too much groupthink and cult-following especially in the Silicon Valley venture community, where the investor's word is taken as Gospel to be followed to the letter. A bit of independent thinking goes a long way.