SBF was once caught playing video game in $210 Million pitch meeting

Mike Neder 10/05/2023

Jeepers! Talk about multi-tasking gone wrong. In a world where Sam Bankman-Fried has gained notoriety as an alleged high-profile fraudster, his antics continue to surprise.

Bankman-Fried's Unique Pitch

Sam Bankman-Fried, now infamously tied to dubious activities, attempted to impress investors from Sequoia Capital, hoping to get a whopping $210 million. But instead of a serious pitch, he gave them a demonstration of his... gaming skills?

While sharing his "vision" for FTX, his questionable cryptocurrency platform, he claimed it would be a "place where you can do anything you want with your next dollar." From buying bitcoin to, laughably, purchasing a banana, he presented FTX as the next big thing. The audacity!

More Than Just Business on His Mind

Now here's the kicker! During this all-important pitch, Bankman-Fried was caught playing a video game! And not just any game, but "League of Legends", a game known for its intense battles. Ramnik Arora, who was with FTX, mentioned Bankman-Fried was in a gank, a term gamers use to describe a group ambush, even as he answered questions.

The reactions? Well, the internal chat among the Sequoia partners was buzzing, but probably not in the way Bankman-Fried would've liked. When trying to secure millions of dollars, maybe, just maybe, skip the gaming session?

With recent revelations about his alleged fraudulent activities, one has to wonder: Was this gaming stunt just a reflection of the reckless and brazen attitude that eventually led to his downfall? Only time will tell.

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