Kapor Center

Tim Wu writes in the The New York Times how #SiliconValley was built by “outsiders” and names #SteveJobs, #CraigNewmark, and Mitch Kapor—Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) Co-Founder, #KaporCenter Co-Chair, and Kapor Capital Founding Partner—who challenged the status quo to create something new, where innovation and impact mattered more than wealth.

At the Kapor Center, we invest in bold ideas that level the playing field in #tech. SPILL launched the SPILL Community Equity round to fuel its growth through SPV subscriptions and raised over $200K in the first three days. Join the movement: https://wefunder.com/spill

Heading to #SanDiego? Join the #KaporCenter at ASU+GSV Summit: Shana V. W.: AI Literacy in Action with Digital Promise: Connecting Core Values to Curriculum Dr. Freada Kapor Klein: The NAACP's Bold New Vision for Equity-Driven Venture Capital Jonathan D.: HBCUs at the Forefront: Driving Excellence and Economic Development Allison Scott, Ph.D.: The Policy Puzzle of AI in Education and Work: Can We Get It Right? Check out the schedule to learn more: asugsvsummit.com

We're #hiring! Join the #KaporCenter team as our Legislative Tech Policy Manager. We're looking for a policy expert to transform #tech innovations into equitable legislation and drive change on issues like #AI, algorithmic bias, data privacy, and more. Apply today: https://bit.ly/4iaNSbz

The teams at Kapor Center and Kapor Capital continue— in this historic and troubling time— to fight for justice and all that is decent and fair for youth, families and communities where stubborn gaps of opportunity and access remain. This convening included a clarion call from Mitch Kapor and Dr. Freada Kapor Klein to marshall new thinking and strategies that will rally investors to resist the current wave of ideological attacks. It is a time for resistance, but also new thinking is needed across venture, philanthropy, state and local government leaders. Was tremendously inspired by Colin Kaepernick, Alphonzo Terrell, Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins, Radhika Shroff, Lata Reddy, Jay Lundy, Michael Smith, Rochelle Witharana, CPA, Troy Cosey, Candase Chambers, Lili Gangas and other investors who made the session one of deep reflection + mobilization. #investing #impact #vc #community #innovation

Heading to ASU+GSV Summit? Join us on April 7th with Dr. Freada Kapor Klein, Derrick Johnson, Jay Lundy, and Phyllis Lockett, as they dive into the NAACP's Bold New Vision for Equity-Driven Venture Capital. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dgExR3dW

#ICYMI The 2025 Kapor Center Investments GP Convening brought together our GPs and ecosystem leaders to forge connections and deepen our shared commitment to leveraging the power of venture capital to close gaps of access and opportunity. Together, we’re working to rebuild a more inclusive #tech ecosystem for all.

We're #hiring! Are you passionate about driving positive change through policy? Do you have hands-on experience getting legislation passed on critical issues like #AI governance, algorithmic bias, data privacy, and more? If so, apply today for the Legislative Tech Policy Manager with the #KaporCenter. kaporcenter.org/jobs

Los Angeles Times reporter Queenie Wong writes how Google and Meta used to champion DEI efforts and why Big Tech is pulling back. Dr. Freada Kapor Klein, Founding Partner of Kapor Capital and Co-Chair of the Kapor Center, questions, “What is it that people actually, really, and truly believe?” Read more: https://bit.ly/419r1pm?

Amidst the backdrop of the 2025 #NBAAllStar Game, the NBA Foundation held its fourth annual All-Star Pitch Competition, equipping aspiring innovators with essential tools, resources, and financial support. Three entrepreneurs were awarded funds to support their business ventures. Additionally, in partnership with American Express a fourth entrepreneur was awarded the first-ever "Community All-Star Award”. Together, the four Bay Area start-ups were awarded $200,000 in funding. Congratulations to the winners! 1st Place-?Jodi Anderson,?Rézme 2nd Place-?Bakari Grant,?The Wellnest Company 3rd Place-?Arthur Garcia,?Trez AMEX Community All-Star Award Winner?LeAndrew Robinson-?Poster Child For more on the All-Star Pitch Competition: https://lnkd.in/gjirKmR8