The Second Act of the DOGE Bro
Former Department of Government Efficiency staffers have launched a new private-sector startup called Special, backed by prominent Silicon Valley venture capitalists. The article questions the efficacy of applying government-efficiency rhetoric to private business operations.
Why it matters
It highlights the intersection of political influence, venture capital, and the branding of government-adjacent figures in the private sector.
Two former staffers have created a new, perplexing company.
The article uses skeptical language regarding the founders' qualifications and the success of the DOGE initiative.
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