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From Pharma to AGI Hype, and Developing AI in Finance: Martin Shkreli’s Journey

Gradient Dissent by Lukas Biewald

May 20, 202501:30:19Technology

In this episode of Gradient Dissent, Lukas Biewald talks with Martin Shkreli — the infamous "pharma bro" turned founder — about his path from hedge fund manager and pharma CEO to convicted felon and now software entrepre...

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