Published Jun 12, 2020

E1074 News: How VC can be better for underrepresented founders, Zoom/China, WallStreetBets & more

The episode delves into the biases entrenched in venture capital, offering strategies to uplift underrepresented founders, while navigating the economic and health complexities of COVID-19. It also challenges Zoom's data privacy practices, highlighting the balance between security and rights, and explores the tension between free speech and corporate accountability on major social platforms.

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E1074 News: How VC can be better for underrepresented founders, Zoom/China, WallStreetBets & more

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Expanding Talent Opportunities

Weighing the Options

Tech Industry's Treatment of People of Color

Pervasive Injustice

Zoom's Dominance

Data Privacy Concerns

Trusting China, Encryption, Zoom

Challenging the Pipeline

Reparations and Systemic Bias

Tech Talent Solutions

COVID and Getting Back

Investing in Underestimated Founders

Reddit's Responsibility

Building a Diverse Team

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