Ark’s Winton on OpenAI Investment

Ark Chief Futurist and Investment Committee member Brett Winton joins “Bloomberg Technology” to discuss Ark’s unusual investment in OpenAI.

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2 years ago

April 12, 2024

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Ark Chief Futurist and Investment Committee member Brett Winton joins “Bloomberg Technology” to discuss Ark’s unusual investment in OpenAI.

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@Novan-brautHazard

April 12, 2024 at 4:06 pm

Open AI has greater potential to dominate this industry than any other.

My portfolio usually has defense, tech and other companies that work and get contracts from the gvnt.

And Open AI is really top of my radar.

Even Musk sued them due to competition fear.

Sam Altman and his team are doing great work❗❗

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@thusomatejane

April 12, 2024 at 4:39 pm

Openai is the good pick, so googluck for ark

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- @nickname8668
  
  April 13, 2024 at 2:37 pm
  
  Three years late though.
  
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@ramanmittal6783

April 12, 2024 at 5:06 pm

It’s funny how he talks not in millions or billions but only in trillions. Ark knows how to lure dreamers????

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@Maxinehawking

April 12, 2024 at 9:26 pm

It’s a great honor to have you Mr Ronal’ as my broker I barely can’t imagine how I could get a stand without your help, you really brought a chance in my life, I appreciate you for that sir ????

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- @Maxinehawking
  
  April 12, 2024 at 9:26 pm
  
  he’s mostly on Telegrams, using the user.
  
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- @Maxinehawking
  
  April 12, 2024 at 9:26 pm
  
  @R o n a l f x 2.
  
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- @pranavnayak7272
  
  April 13, 2024 at 12:31 am
  
  @@Maxinehawkingthank you
  
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@BUY_YT_Views_527

April 12, 2024 at 9:28 pm

This video is the perfect blend of entertainment and education.

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@JonathanFleuryy

April 13, 2024 at 9:00 am

Guys airdrops are for kids, invest like a real pro in presales and ICOs. The real money awaits you there. Cyberopolis is the next big thing in defi

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@LinnParton-bq8sz

April 13, 2024 at 9:00 am

I like the Pi project, but still there is no money to be made here. I put my holdings in Cyberopolis, easy 50-200x

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@JimmieVok

April 13, 2024 at 9:00 am

Hey man, I agree with you, lots of money will be made. But real money actually lays in pre-sales, and I think Cyberopolis is one of the best picks for the bull run.

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@GavPeyee

April 13, 2024 at 9:00 am

You are right. My strategy is to find as many good projects in presale phase as I can. Real money is there. Cyberopolis is my number one pick, and presale is almost over.

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@SauveurStarryEyes

April 13, 2024 at 9:00 am

My plan is to find as many presales and ICOs possible, to be early. You still have time to ape in Cyberopolis

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@DerCoathams

April 13, 2024 at 9:00 am

Just stumbled upon Cyberopolis after some deep research. It caught my attention – anyone else intrigued by this project?

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@FletchMowea

April 13, 2024 at 9:00 am

Not a shill, but Cyberopolis is hard to ignore. Cyberopolis will be big!

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@ArriProsee

April 13, 2024 at 9:00 am

Cyberopolis, easy 50-200x in next few months

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@PearleBroggi

April 13, 2024 at 9:00 am

In the world of presales, Cyberopolis CYBER stands out. Brace yourselves for a possible 200x journey!

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@VernonHanse

April 13, 2024 at 9:00 am

Presales are where I find my winners, and Cyberopolis CYBER is on my radar for a jaw-dropping 200x potential

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@DheerajBadiger5

April 13, 2024 at 12:44 pm

Woww

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@MerylBeth

April 13, 2024 at 2:58 pm

What are the best additions to a $500k portfolio to boost performance?. ETH is Up and will do better, I believe as indicators for profits continue to improve, investors like me believe that “Santa has come early” to the markets…

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- @Karen-jz5jp
  
  April 13, 2024 at 2:59 pm
  
  I think you’re better off with majority investment in bitcoin and uprising equities cos they always outperform. Alternatively speaking to a certified market strategist can help with pointers on which to acquire.
  
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- @MerylBeth
  
  April 13, 2024 at 2:59 pm
  
  wow massive gains! my partner recently hinted on going same direction.. what did you invest in, and who is your investment advisor please, if you don’t mind me asking? in dire need of asset allocation.
  
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- @Karen-jz5jp
  
  April 13, 2024 at 3:00 pm
  
  (Rosa Barnard Investment Advisor) is the licensed advisor I use. Just copy everything in the bracket and research. You’d find necessary details to work with to set up an appointment.
  
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- @MerylBeth
  
  April 13, 2024 at 3:00 pm
  
  Thank you for this amazing tip. I just looked the name up, wrote her explaining my financial market goals.
  
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@MatthewMS.

April 13, 2024 at 6:28 pm

Anyone aware you don’t have to think too hard, AMZN is available to purchase

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@sass4519

April 14, 2024 at 12:32 pm

Trillion billion gazillion gorillaoniares at Ark. How are these projections taken seriously is beyond me. Look at at their projections from 5 years ago. What happen to Zoom revolutionizing knowledge work?

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Jiang, L., Yin, D., & Liu, D. (2019). “Can Joy Buy You Money? The Impact of the Strength, Duration, and Phases of an Entrepreneur’s Peak Displayed Joy on Funding Performance.” Academy of Management Journal.
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