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Adam Curry shares an anecdote about Dutch businesswoman Nina Brink and the failed World Online IPO. He describes Brink's sycophantic reaction to the potential involvement of the Rothschild family in her business. The story serves as an illustration of how even very wealthy individuals are often awed by the historical power of established banking dynasties.
Renovaro Biosciences, Nina Brink, AI Shell Game Allegations
Hindenburg Research released a report labeling Renovaro Biosciences a "worthless AI shell game" involving controversial Dutch businesswoman Nina Brink (now Nina Storms). The report alleges the company, which claims to use AI for cancer treatment, is built on fraudulent science and a "murderous" past involving its founder. The situation is being cited as a potential signal of the bursting AI investment bubble.
Nina Brink, World Online IPO, World Economic Forum
Nina Brink, the founder of World Online, is remembered for a high-profile scandal on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange involving her signature "two thumbs up" gesture. It was discovered she sold her shares a week before the IPO, causing the stock to tank and leading to significant losses for investors who viewed her as an elite "rainmaker."
