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The guest indicates this pattern hints at a deliberate strategy to prioritize certain payments and keep deals off the radar, possibly to avoid scrutiny from league regulators or investors, or to maintain clandestine relationships.
The Flow of Money and the Role of Balmer’s Investment
Steve Balmer, the Clippers owner and a prominent billionaire, is a recurring figure throughout the episode. Host Tore suggests that Balmer’s investments—like the $50 million injected into Aspiration—and subsequent dealings could be intertwined with unspoken agendas, especially as the financial health of Aspiration appears precarious.