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VLC developer: We rejected $30M offers, refused intelligence agencies

VLC's lead developer, Dwarkesh Patel, discussed the media player's refusal to sell out or compromise its principles, even when facing financial hardship. He explained that the company rejected offers exceeding $30 million and rebuffed overtures from intelligence agencies. Patel emphasized that VLC's commitment to user privacy and open-source values remained paramount throughout its history. AI

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VLC developer: We rejected $30M offers, refused intelligence agencies

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  1. Dwarkesh Patel TIER_1 English(EN) · Lex Clips ·

    VLC turned down $30+ million dollars to keep VLC ad-free | Lex Fridman Podcast

    Lex Fridman Podcast full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nepKKz-MzFM Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/cv9814-sb See below for guest bio, links, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. *GUEST BIO:* Jean-Ba…

  2. Dwarkesh Patel TIER_1 English(EN) · Lex Clips ·

    Intelligence agencies vs VLC: "No. We'll never do that" - Lead developer responds | Lex Fridman

    Lex Fridman Podcast full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nepKKz-MzFM Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/cv9838-sb See below for guest bio, links, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. *GUEST BIO:* Jean-Ba…

  3. Dwarkesh Patel TIER_1 English(EN) · Lex Clips ·

    Why VLC never sold out, even when it almost died: Sacrificing $30+ million dollars | Lex Fridman

    Lex Fridman Podcast full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nepKKz-MzFM Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/cv9815-sb See below for guest bio, links, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. *GUEST BIO:* Jean-Ba…