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

Benjamin Shestakofsky, Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania, dives into his research on venture capital's effects on work and innovation. He discusses how venture funding exacerbates inequalities while driving a relentless focus on scaling. By sharing insights from his ethnographic research, he reveals the complex dynamics of high-pressure startup culture and the challenges of maintaining ethical practices amidst investor demands. The conversation also touches on the evolving relationships between algorithms and human labor in the tech sector.