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Benjamin J. Shestakofsky on How Venture Capital Shapes Work, Innovation, and Inequality

New Books in Sociology

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From Thesis to Unicorn: A Journey in Ethnographic Research

This chapter discusses the reception of a book about technology and human labor, tracing its evolution from an academic thesis to a popular publication. It explores the rise of the startup All Done, which became a unicorn following rapid growth in the venture capital market. Additionally, the speakers share their personal experiences in ethnographic research within startups, detailing their transition from an unpaid intern to a valued team member.

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