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JD Vance

04/23/25

@ a16z

The leadership class has failed to address the concerns of both workers and tech optimists, leading to a disconnect between innovation and the needs of the workforce.

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Opening Keynote: The Honorable JD Vance, Vice President of the United States

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Opening Keynote: The Honorable JD Vance, Vice President of the United States

04/23/25

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JD Vance

04/23/25

@ a16z

The failure of globalization should not be seen as a failure of innovation; rather, the pursuit of cheap labor has hindered innovation and hurt both workers and innovators.

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Alexander Karp

03/12/25

@ The 92nd Street Y, New York

An entire generation of executives and entrepreneurs has been robbed of the opportunity to form actual views about the world, leading to a managerial class focused on survival rather than innovation.

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Alexander Karp

03/12/25

@ The 92nd Street Y, New York

The drift of American tech has led the country astray, as marketing algorithms have overtaken intellectual ambition, moving away from the roots of offering world-changing technologies.

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Dalton Caldwell

02/06/23

@ Y Combinator

The perception of tech has changed; it is now seen as a mainstream career path, attracting conformists who prioritize job security and status over innovation.

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Daniel Priestley

05/27/25

@ Chris Williamson

People who are skilled laborers are finding it increasingly difficult to succeed in a changing economy that values digital skills over traditional roles.

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Alexander Karp

07/14/23

@ Joe Lonsdale

In tech, we can identify exceptional talent, while larger institutions often fail to do so, leading to a preference for mediocrity.

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Marc Andreessen

07/18/23

@ Joe Lonsdale

The current societal structures often resist technological change, prioritizing the status quo over innovation, which can hinder progress in various sectors.

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Daniel Priestley

05/27/25

@ Chris Williamson

The digital revolution is creating a divide between those who can leverage technology for business and those who are stuck in traditional job models.

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Phaedra Ellis Lumpkins

09/18/18

@ Y Combinator

I learned that technology wasn't benefiting many working people, especially those in low-wage jobs, as it was supposed to.