
Nikola lawsuit updates, Rumble business breakdown + more SPAC updates | E1565
About this episode
Tuesday SPAC-tacular! J+M cover the biggest on-goings in the world of SPACs, including: the latest in the trial of former Nikola CEO Trevor Milton (1:55), Chamath winding down $IPOD and $IPOF and returning money to investors (30:53), and a breakdown of Rumble's business after completing its SPAC! (42:55)
(0:00) J+M tee up today's SPAC-tacular episode!
(1:55) More chaos at Nikola, Jason reacts to TWiST interview reportedly being used in court
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(12:04) State of charges against former Nikola CEO Trevor Milton, lessons for founders to take away from this saga
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(24:37) How Jason avoids founders pitching ahead of their skis
(30:53) Chamath to wind down $IPOD and $IPOF
(35:06) Revelo - Get 20% off the first 3 months by mentioning TWIST at https://revelo.io/twist
(36:33) Jason's thoughts on the market and the state of SPACs, plus a JAY TRADE!
(42:55) Rumble completes SPAC merger, J+M break down the business
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