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An alternative to the Silicon Valley unicorn | Your Undivided Attention

Sep 23, 2022
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INSIGHT

Venture Capital's Influence

  • Venture capital-backed companies prioritize investor returns, limiting their ability to address societal issues.
  • This dependence on maximizing returns prevents companies like Twitter and Uber from implementing changes that could benefit users or workers.
INSIGHT

Zebras vs. Unicorns

  • Zebra's Unite offers an alternative to the traditional Silicon Valley 'unicorn' model.
  • It focuses on creating humane businesses by changing the underlying ownership and economic models.
ANECDOTE

Zebra's Unite Origin Story

  • Zebra's Unite originated when four women founders realized the limitations of traditional Silicon Valley business structures.
  • Their manifesto, "Zebras Fix What Unicorns Break," advocates for businesses that prioritize mutualism and shared prosperity.
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