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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.
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.
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.