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

New Books in Sociology

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Venture Capital's Impact on Startups

This chapter explores how venture capital influences startup culture, emphasizing rapid growth and experimentation driven by investor metrics. It discusses the pressures faced by teams to improve performance metrics while navigating user dissatisfaction stemming from investor-driven pricing changes. The chapter also delves into the systemic issues of venture funding, including the concept of 'reverse salience' and the challenges in aligning company value with investor expectations.

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