Demise of Leopold's Fund Highlights NY vs SF Tech Polarity
HanchungLee · x · 2026-07-31
The timeline is showing a clear polarity between New York and San Francisco following the demise of Leopold Aschenbrenner's fund. NY/finance guys criticize the excessive leverage and lack of risk controls, feeling he got what he deserved. Meanwhile, SF guys express sympathy, believing he was doing the right thing. Commenters compared the situation to the collapse of Clarium Capital, though less dramatic.
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