"Ellison also detailed how much effort Bankman-Fried put into cultivating a certain persona, seeking to capitalize on what became his signature look - unkempt hair, along with a T-shirt and shorts.
That calculated nonchalance extended beyond the way he dressed, she added.
According to Ellison, when FTX moved its headquarters to the Bahamas, they both initially had luxury cars to drive. But Bankman-Fried didn't like the optics, and he soon switched cars.
"He said he thought it was better for his image to be driving a Toyota Corolla," she said.
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"Ellison also detailed how much effort Bankman-Fried put into cultivating a certain persona, seeking to capitalize on what became his signature look - unkempt hair, along with a T-shirt and shorts.
That calculated nonchalance extended beyond the way he dressed, she added.
According to Ellison, when FTX moved its headquarters to the Bahamas, they both initially had luxury cars to drive. But Bankman-Fried didn't like the optics, and he soon switched cars.
"He said he thought it was better for his image to be driving a Toyota Corolla," she said.
Ellison herself started driving a Honda Civic."