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[larrys]

"Why are they so afraid to mention this “one startup”?"

They don't want to legitimize you or give you any publicity. That's obvious and a good business strategy on their part. After all what do they have to gain by doing so?

[chj → larrys]

Exactly. I am surprised that the author even asked.

[snprbob86 → chj]

Seemed rhetorical to me...