The 100k grant that TF offered OS was indeed a crazy deal, considering the amount of attention and success that OS has achieved since then. TF recognized the potential of OS before anyone else, and was willing to invest in the project even before its hype began. Their forward-thinking attitude allowed them to pay much less than everyone else after the OS hype started. This shows that TF had a great eye for spotting talent, and were willing to take a risk in order to reap the rewards. In the end, their risk paid off, and their 100k grant to OS was a wise investment.
