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Steve Ballmer expressed regret and embarrassment over his investment in a founder who pleaded guilty to fraud.

EconomicsCybersecurityApr 24, 2026score 0.172 posts · 0 replies across 1 instances
Steve Ballmer publicly criticized a founder he supported who pleaded guilty to fraud, expressing feelings of being duped and embarrassed. The post highlights the consequences of investment in fraudulent ventures and the personal impact on investors.

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Steve Ballmer expressed regret and embarrassment over his investment in a founder who pleaded guilty to fraud.
Parent: Investment FraudEntity: Steve BallmerImpact: negativeDate: Apr 24, 2026Target: Steve Ballmer's regret and embarrassment over his investment in a fraudulent founder

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Steve Ballmer blasts founder he backed who pleaded guilty to fraud: ‘I was duped and feel silly’ https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/24/steve-ballmer-blasts-founder-he-backed-who-pleaded-guilty-to-fraud-i-was-duped-and-feel-silly/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Latest TechCrunch Stories @latest-techcrunch-stories-Techcrunch
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Steve Ballmer blasts founder he backed who pleaded guilty to fraud: ‘I was duped and feel silly’ https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/24/steve-ballmer-blasts-founder-he-backed-who-pleaded-guilty-to-fraud-i-was-duped-and-feel-silly/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Technology @technology-thenewsdesk
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