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Softbank’s Pattern of Investing in Startups Relying on Contractors

November 13, 2019
The New York Times published a damning piece on Softbank investments Monday, calling out the company's Vision Fund for investing in companies heavily reliant on contract workers. Nathaniel Popper, Tech Reporter for The New York Times, joined Cheddar to discuss.
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