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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.
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."
