Startups & Society Initiative·Nov 8, 2022Supporting 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.
Startups & Society Initiative·Jul 13, 2021How 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…
Startups & Society Initiative·Jun 30, 2021How 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…
Startups & Society Initiative·Jun 14, 2021Doubling 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…
Startups & Society Initiative·May 26, 2021How 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.”
Startups & Society Initiative·May 19, 2021How Salesforce Incorporates Social Impact with Corporate Venture“There has arguably never been a time more important for business to be a force for good.”A response icon1A response icon1
Startups & Society Initiative·Apr 27, 2021How a Climate Tech Company Embedded its Mission into its Legal FormA micro-case study for Founders from the Startups & Society Initiative.
Startups & Society Initiative·Apr 14, 2021How 500 Startups built an ESG strategy across its portfolioA micro-case study for Founders from the Startups & Society Initiative.
Startups & Society Initiative·Mar 16, 20215 tips for building social impact into your DNA while you fundraiseHow Topknot raised $650k seed and laid the foundation for a values-driven company
Startups & Society Initiative·Feb 1, 2021How One Early-stage Founder Successfully Hired Underrepresented Technical TalentA micro-case study for Founders from the Startups & Society Initiative.