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I debated sharing, but if it can help even one person... I’ve worked with 500+ ppl in this space — the diversity is a strength. 

I’ve encountered 3 sociopaths. They require an entirely different set of skills to recognize + mitigate. 

Learn how to do it before it’s too late.

wait until the tl starts talking about psychopaths in this space

you can't say "i gave up" without saying "i gay"; so never give up.

Honestly, the longer I’m in the space the more I think that part of the 101 needs to be a primer on identifying narcissists, psychopaths, and sociopaths.

the biggest problem in this space for this type of issues, is that people that actually have the most evidence on who belongs to those categories, somehow choose to be silent until things got blown up, then they start acting like some kind of advocates talking about how the industry can "do better"

it's the same with shady vc scams
it's the same with insider trading
it's the same with market manipulation
it's the same with sexual harassment
it's the same with..
well, you get the drift

until we embrace the public shaming culture, nothing significant will change

Yeah. I agree. It’s why I’ve been louder even though it is a risk to me. 

I understand why people don’t. There is a ton of pressure not to in many cases. 

I’ve ended up regretting each time I’ve held back. 

But sunlight is best imo.

i appreciate what you do, fr

as to those that choose not to for any reason, fair enough, business is business, you gotta do what you gotta do, but then stay quiet. ain't nobody deserve two-faced bs