Moderated by Journalist Walter Thompson, Hoodline
Few sectors bring such high expectations — or make as many promises — as the technology industry. The benefits of recent innovations are clear, but as the industry matures, its downsides are also becoming manifest. Early computer programmer Grace Hopper famously said “it's easier to ask forgiveness than it is to get permission,” but what does that mean in practice for young entrepreneurs backed by billions in venture capital?
With an eye on San Francisco and the nation at large, we’ll discuss some of the benefits, drawbacks and unintended consequences created by an industry that prides itself on being disruptive.
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Few sectors bring such high expectations — or make as many promises — as the technology industry. The benefits of recent innovations are clear, but as the industry matures, its downsides are also becoming manifest. Early computer programmer Grace Hopper famously said “it's easier to ask forgiveness than it is to get permission,” but what does that mean in practice for young entrepreneurs backed by billions in venture capital?
With an eye on San Francisco and the nation at large, we’ll discuss some of the benefits, drawbacks and unintended consequences created by an industry that prides itself on being disruptive.
Moderated by Journalist Walter Thompson, Hoodline
Few sectors bring such high expectations — or make as many promises — as the technology industry. The benefits of recent innovations are clear, but as the industry matures, its downsides are also becoming manifest. Early computer programmer Grace Hopper famously said “it's easier to ask forgiveness than it is to get permission,” but what does that mean in practice for young entrepreneurs backed by billions in venture capital?
With an eye on San Francisco and the nation at large, we’ll discuss some of the benefits, drawbacks and unintended consequences created by an industry that prides itself on being disruptive.
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Few sectors bring such high expectations — or make as many promises — as the technology industry. The benefits of recent innovations are clear, but as the industry matures, its downsides are also becoming manifest. Early computer programmer Grace Hopper famously said “it's easier to ask forgiveness than it is to get permission,” but what does that mean in practice for young entrepreneurs backed by billions in venture capital?
With an eye on San Francisco and the nation at large, we’ll discuss some of the benefits, drawbacks and unintended consequences created by an industry that prides itself on being disruptive.
show less
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