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ESADE Business School Commencement Speech

Steve Blank

In fact, it was only 7 years ago that Apple shipped its first iPhone and Google introduced its Android operating system. It’s worth noting that everything from the Internet, to electric cars, genomic sequencing, mobile apps, and social media — were pioneered by startups, not existing companies. Apple owned 0%.

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ESG in Venture Capital: Interview with Blue Future Partners (VC Fund of Funds)

David Teten

In its first full year of operation, VCAP attracted 159 applicants. We ask our Ambassadors: “Do you have access to a media platform? Are you aware of the information that the media should know? I’m also incubating a startup, Action Tank , to help other NGOs accomplish their goals using their supporters’ unique expertise.