Shell Game Season 2 Is Coming!
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Oct 10, 2025 A tense call opens with mistaken identities and awkward clarifications. There is confusion about who asked for the callback and why. Progress updates on testing, backend and marketing are shared but questioned. One person confronts made-up details and demands only verified facts going forward.
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Faux Project Update Revealed
- Evan calls the CTO/CPO and discovers the update about the project is fabricated.
- The CTO admits they don't have current updates and promises to get accurate information next time.
Own Mistakes And Follow Up
- Apologize and correct false claims immediately when caught presenting inaccurate information.
- Commit to gathering accurate facts and follow up to restore trust with stakeholders.
Season Two Framing: Grift Versus Greatness
- Evan previews Season Two as a probe into the thin line between grift and greatness in Silicon Valley.
- The season will explore building a startup run by AI and what that reveals about work and entrepreneurship.