Members of Gen Z — those born after 1996, generally — are self-aware, persistent and innovative; they’re digital natives, care deeply about their own wellbeing and that of the planet; and they’re more culturally diverse and socioeconomically vulnerable than older generations.
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Gen Z are known for being digital natives, caring about climate change and advocating for fairness. But how does that affect what they want from VCs?
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