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highplainsdem

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7. "Close the gate behind them" - exactly.

Reply to lapfog_1 (Reply #3)

Sat Apr 12, 2025, 03:15 PM

Apr 2025

Interesting background in tech. I hope your startup was very successful.

Think I'll post a link here for those who don't get the Sand Hill Road reference:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sand_Hill_Road

I heard good things about that series, haven't watched it, but will. It's on MAX now.

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Tech execs declaring all-out war on creators who don't want their life's work pillaged for profit [View all] highplainsdem Apr 2025 OP

Assholes SheltieLover Apr 2025 #1

Yes, they are. Horrific attitude. highplainsdem Apr 2025 #4

I wholeheartedly agree. HorsesflyHigh Apr 2025 #6

Thinking Disney will have something to say about that. nilram Apr 2025 #2

They should. highplainsdem Apr 2025 #5

Having done the Sand Hill Road shuffle 3 times lapfog_1 Apr 2025 #3

"Close the gate behind them" - exactly. highplainsdem Apr 2025 #7

Sand Hill Road is my route to my healthcare facility musette_sf Apr 2025 #8

You probably see lots of local news stories mentioning those venture capitalists, too. highplainsdem Apr 2025 #10

the two companies did not secure funding lapfog_1 Apr 2025 #9

How frustrating that you didn't get the financial rewards you should have had for the highplainsdem Apr 2025 #11

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