The two billion teenagers and young adults born after 1995 that we call Generation Z have been described as many things. They’re seen as uncompromising, not swayed by political or marketing tricks, but also supporters of "cancel culture" — the public and vocal shutting down of speech perceived as problematic. They’re at once entrepreneurial, educated, perceptive and sensitive — sometimes bordering on fragile — and they value authenticity, transparency and radical inclusivity.
Opinion
December 1, 2021
Will venture capital get cancelled by Gen Z?
Will venture capital's lack of diversity and focus on pure software make it a target for Gen Z cancelling?
4 min read
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