Why Is Silicon Valley Shunning Juul?

As VC funds shovel money into start-ups, they have noticeably stayed away from Juul, even as it exploded in growth and catapulted to become the most valuable vape brand. Erin Griffith, correspondent for the New York Times, said investors appear to be taking a moral stand, even as they simultaneously invest in other nicotine-delivery products. For full interview [click here](https://cheddar.com/videos/silicon-valley-shuns-juul-supports-nicotine-elsewhere).

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