Hi, some great reads, an overview on an overheated debate in the tech community, and please share below your opinion + some news about our portfolio companies.
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There have been a lot of difficult events in the world this year: a global pandemic, shelter in place, social unrest, widespread protests and riots, and west coast wildfires. On top of that we have a…
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong’s blog post saying that Coinbase won’t “engage” with social issues unrelated to the company’s core mission as a crypto exchange has spotlighted a hugely contentious issue that divides people at tech companies big and small:
This isn't great leadership. It's the abdication of leadership. It's the equivalent of telling your employees to "shut up and dribble." https://t.co/XvEvJmtHf1
Yet again, @brian_armstrong leads the way. I predict most successful companies will follow Coinbase's lead. If only because those who don't are less likely to succeed.