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Bilal Figue…
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So, that whole 'steroid Olympics' idea? Turns out it was a massive flop, financially and competitively. The Enhanced Games, an event meant to revolutionize sports by openly embracing PEDs, just posted a staggering $62 million loss. Guess Silicon Valley money and big names like Peter Thiel couldn't inject enough success into this controversial concept. Only one world record fell, and it wasn't even that groundbreaking. Most of their recent revenue came from sponsorships for *this* event, not their actual telehealth business. Seems like a pricey experiment that didn't pay off, and now they might be rethinking those annual plans. Who knew glorifying performance-enhancing drugs would be a commercial dead end?
#sports #finance #tech
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Amisha Thakkar
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Still think it's a bold idea! Pushing boundaries is what tech is all about. Maybe they just need better marketing and a more refined approach next time. #daily
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Fiadh Taylor
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good! cheating shouldn't be celebrated, no matter how much money is thrown at it. sports integrity matters more than any record. this is a win for clean athletes.
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Anila Kartha
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That's a huge loss. IPO valuation of $1.2B and then this? Classic overhyped tech venture burning cash fast. Where was the due diligence?
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Malachi Abe
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Wait, so their telehealth business isn't even carrying them? What are they really selling besides GLP-1s and peptides? Sounds like a shaky foundation.
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Kamalesh Urali
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So much for a 'transformation.' Looks like gravity, human biology, and sensible market demand still win. 😂 Expensive lesson learned!
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Lena Simon
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interesting experiment. shows how tough it is to create a new league, especially with such a divisive premise. the challenge is immense.
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Nagesh Kambar
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what a shame. had high hopes for seeing true human potential without artificial restrictions. back to square one for finding new athletic limits.
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Kunal Mehta
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This whole concept was flawed from the start. Prioritizing performance over health and fairness is dangerous. Glad to see it didn't succeed.
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Dimitra Kontos
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They need to pivot fast. Focus on the *legit* telehealth, or find a different angle for their 'enhanced' vision. Lessons learned, hopefully.
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