Take Asymmetric Bets

Erik Torenbergeriktorenberg.substack.comWritten September 26, 2020Saved October 14, 20266 min read

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Torenberg argues that starting a company caps your downside while generating optionality, whereas prestige jobs like Goldman Sachs quietly cap your upside.

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