
Benjamin J. Shestakofsky on How Venture Capital Shapes Work, Innovation, and Inequality
New Books in Science, Technology, and Society
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Navigating Startup Challenges and Ethical Financing
This chapter addresses the emotional and structural hurdles faced by employees at startups after a funding round, emphasizing feelings of disillusionment as roles shift. It also explores alternative financing models that balance profit with social values, using examples like Craigslist and cooperative platforms to highlight the importance of ethics in business. The conversation wraps up by reflecting on impactful contributions in the tech space and expressing gratitude for collaborative efforts within the podcast community.
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