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Flexible VC, a New Model for Companies Targeting Profitability

David Teten

John Berger, Director Operations & Impact Solutions, Toniic , observed that this has clear investor benefits: “ The grace period became a feature because it benefits investors in regions like the US where there can be tax differences between short and long term gains. Yes, via conversion rights at a valuation cap.

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Talking AI with AI

Reid Hoffman

Still, many people worry that AI might get out of control or be in the control of some hostile human force, like a bad government or a bad corporation or just the elites and powerful. RH: I agree with everything that you just outlined — but you missed one of the most interesting possibilities, like our conversation right now.