Startups & Society InitiativeSupporting a new generation of founders, investors, and leaders in Silicon Valley.Join us for the 2nd Annual Responsible Innovation Founders Summit this Thursday 11/10.Nov 8, 2022Nov 8, 2022
Startups & Society InitiativeHow Twilio Embeds Social ImpactJeff Lawson, CEO of Twilio, is a widely respected serial founder and investor. He is an active philanthropist who is fiercely committed to…Jul 13, 2021Jul 13, 2021
Startups & Society InitiativeHow Company Ventures Builds A Diverse Talent Pipeline for their Portfolio CompaniesCompany Ventures is an early-stage venture firm with a focus on supporting values-driven founders. We met with Lindsay Siegel, the Head of…Jun 30, 2021Jun 30, 2021
Startups & Society InitiativeDoubling Down on Culture and Values: Flatiron School’s Response to the BLM MovementFlatiron School is a Manhattan-based global institution that teaches students in-demand tech skills such as software engineering, data…Jun 14, 2021Jun 14, 2021
Startups & Society InitiativeHow Venture-Backed Civic Eagle Created a “Values-Committee” to Align Growth and Mission“Our values are around increasing participation in democratic process —this is our big mission.”May 26, 2021May 26, 2021
Startups & Society InitiativeHow Salesforce Incorporates Social Impact with Corporate Venture“There has arguably never been a time more important for business to be a force for good.”May 19, 20211May 19, 20211
Startups & Society InitiativeHow a Climate Tech Company Embedded its Mission into its Legal FormA micro-case study for Founders from the Startups & Society Initiative.Apr 27, 2021Apr 27, 2021
Startups & Society InitiativeHow 500 Startups built an ESG strategy across its portfolioA micro-case study for Founders from the Startups & Society Initiative.Apr 14, 2021Apr 14, 2021
Startups & Society Initiative5 tips for building social impact into your DNA while you fundraiseHow Topknot raised $650k seed and laid the foundation for a values-driven companyMar 16, 2021Mar 16, 2021
Startups & Society InitiativeHow One Early-stage Founder Successfully Hired Underrepresented Technical TalentA micro-case study for Founders from the Startups & Society Initiative.Feb 1, 2021Feb 1, 2021