JD Vance: Making Silicon Valley great again – Parmy Olson

Silicon Valley's venture capitalists find common cause with JD Vance, Donald Trump's new running mate, who promises a challenge to Big Tech's dominance. While some hail his alignment with tech interests, others fear his stance against progressive values could unravel hard-won gains in diversity and equity. Vance's role remains pivotal amid a shifting political landscape.

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By Parmy Olson*

Deep inside their glass-walled corridors, some of Silicon Valley's biggest venture capitalists are smiling to themselves about Donald Trump's new running mate, JD Vance.

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