Venture Capitalists Rally Behind Vice President Kamala Harris
Over 100 venture capitalists have announced their support for Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming election. The group, which includes influential figures such as Reid Hoffman, Vinod Khosla, Mark Cuban, Ron Conway, and Chris Sacca, has pledged to vote for Harris and actively raise funds for her presidential campaign.
Pro-Business and Pro-Democracy Stance
The venture capitalists expressed their commitment to being pro-business, supporting the American dream, entrepreneurship, and technological progress. They emphasized their belief in democracy as the foundation of the nation.
Supporting Ms. Harris
Individuals are encouraged to sign a pledge to support Vice President Harris and contribute donations to her campaign through the VCsForKamala.org website.
Tech Community Backing
The venture capitalists’ initiative received additional support from a group called Tech For Kamala, consisting of tech entrepreneurs and workers. The group penned a letter declaring their enthusiastic and unwavering support for Vice President Harris, garnering over 550 signatures within two days.
Pushback Against Right-Wing Influence
These efforts represent a notable response to the increasing influence of right-wing venture capitalists and executives in the tech community. While Silicon Valley was traditionally viewed as liberal, recent endorsements of former President Donald J. Trump by figures like Elon Musk, Marc Andreessen, Ben Horowitz, and David Sacks have shifted the dynamics.
The rise of conservative voices in Silicon Valley, exemplified by actions such as creating pro-Trump super PACs and speaking at the Republican National Convention, signals a significant departure from the industry’s previous political landscape.
