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Sam Bankman-Fried's appearance at the Dealbook summit
The optics of Sam Bankman-Fried's appearance as the only non-business figure at the Dealbook summit were negative, although it was a revealing display of his complex character and positive ambition. A speculated reason for his reluctance to take FTX US public was to avoid further regulatory scrutiny.
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An FTX employee revealed that FTX's CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried was against the idea of taking FTX US public due to potential regulatory backlash and the need for thorough audits, indicating awareness of legal and ethical concerns.
1:09:26 - 1:11:44 (02:18)
Summary
An FTX employee revealed that FTX's CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried was against the idea of taking FTX US public due to potential regulatory backlash and the need for thorough audits, indicating awareness of legal and ethical concerns. Insider trading speculation surrounding FTX and Alameda was also discussed.
ChapterSam Bankman-Fried's appearance at the Dealbook summit
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PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the negative optics of applauding a trader who may not have positive ambitions.
1:11:44 - 1:17:33 (05:48)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the negative optics of applauding a trader who may not have positive ambitions. They express a desire to explore the human aspect of interviews, to understand complex minds and red flags like suffering and loss of money.