The quickest way for scammers to gain trust among VCs is to feature in Forbes falana dhimcana of the year list. Run away from startups run by Forbes 40 under 40 guys.

A bunch of people just were nominated for Forbes 30 under 30. What’s the deal with 30 under 30? Does it matter? Is it paid? What’s the judgement criteria? Would love some comments

Today raised $22m series B. No revenue. Video streaming app with Less than 1m daily users in india is valued over $100m... So every random person in india is worth over $100? Lol. Competition, Chingari, Rooter, both in trouble. Eloelo has worse engagement than both (I looked on data.ai) Definitely faking numbers to investors, why else would anyone invest.

Nothing more soothing than chatgpt created cancer (content) to go with self portrait. #LinkedinLunatics

I was speaking to an ex-colleague and he mentioned how my previous employer, a lending startup, has been intentionally over-reporting disbursal numbers and under-reporting delinquencies in portfolio. They conveniently chuck the NBFC partners who dare to ask questions and instead catch new fish. During my time I saw sales staff committing rampant frauds and making money on the sides from users. The founders conveniently turned a blind eye till there was new business coming in. They've seemingly moved on to the next level now. The founders have top pedigree and already come from well off families. Makes me wonder how many such skeletons are buried across startups and what leads to such behaviour. Especially in the wake of what we saw with GoMechanic, Zilingo etc.

The entire Great Place to Work is a scam, right? One of those 'you pay, you claim' memberships. Can someone enlighten me?