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

New Books in Sociology

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The Paradox of Venture Capital

This chapter examines the pivotal role of venture capital in the tech industry, highlighting its complex relationship with innovation and organizational dynamics. Through firsthand research in a startup, the speakers uncover how venture capital can exacerbate socio-economic inequalities while driving the obsession with scaling and profit. The discussion further explores the implications of relying on low-wage labor and the blurred lines between work and life within the evolving financial landscape.

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