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Politics & the Future of Tech

The Ben & Marc Show

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Importance of Industry Associations in Tech

Industry associations play a vital role in policy advocacy and agenda setting for various sectors, but the tech industry lacks a unified front in this regard. Unlike other industries with strong associations and lobbying powers, tech startups struggle to find common ground on policy issues. The failure of initiatives like TechNet to unite startup founders and tech companies highlights the industry's challenges in forming a cohesive voice. Despite agreeing on issues like stock option expensing and venture capital tax treatment, startups face difficulties in establishing a unified platform for advocacy.

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