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“The mention of Liar's Poker comes up when discussing the story of Don Valentine pitching to Salomon Brothers, which was the subject of Michael Lewis's first book.”
Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: early stage venture capital
For: Investors and finance professionals
Key quote: “I believe it was Salomon Brothers that was the subject of Liar's Poker, Michael Lewis's first book.”
The host mentions 'Liar's Poker' to highlight the competitive nature of investment banking and the challenges faced by those outside traditional educational backgrounds. This reference serves to illustrate the skepticism Don Valentine encountered when pitching his innovative investment ideas to established financial institutions.