For weeks, the tech industry seemed to be leaning towards supporting Donald Trump in the upcoming election, with prominent Silicon Valley investors publicly backing the former president. However, a series of recent developments suggests that Vice President Kamala Harris still holds significant influence within the tech sector.
Key endorsements shift the narrative
The tide began to turn when LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman announced his support for Kamala Harris on the same day President Joe Biden ended his campaign.Shortly after, Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings made headlines by donating $7 million to Harris’s campaign. The momentum continued to build with the launch of the “VCs for Kamala” website, featuring pledges from over a hundred venture capitalists to support Harris by voting and gathering donations, according to Business Insider
High-profile fundraiser in Washington, DC
Adding to the growing support, executives from Google, Netflix, and OpenAI are organizing a fundraiser for Kamala Harris in Washington, DC, later this month. As per the report, the event is scheduled for August 27 and will feature special guests Josh Hsu, who served as Harris’s chief legal adviser in the White House, and Rohini Kosoglu, a former domestic policy advisor to the vice president.
Tech industry leaders on the hosting committee
The fundraiser’s hosting committee includes influential figures from Google, Netflix, and OpenAI, all of whom hold policy roles within their respective companies. Additionally, senior representatives from JPMorgan, McKinsey & Company, and Omidyar Network, the foundation founded by eBay’s Pierre Omidyar, are also involved. Although representatives for Netflix and OpenAI did not respond to requests for comment, and Google declined to comment, the event signifies strong backing from some of the tech industry’s most powerful players.
Harris’s fundraising surge
Kamala Harris’s campaign has been energized by these endorsements, particularly among Gen Z and millennial donors. In July alone, her campaign raised an impressive $310 million, bringing her total war chest to $377 million. This surge in fundraising, partly fueled by renewed enthusiasm from younger voters, positions Harris as a formidable candidate in the upcoming election.
As the election approaches, Harris’s ability to galvanize support from Silicon Valley may prove crucial. With the tech industry playing a pivotal role in modern politics, the backing of these high-profile executives could be a game-changer in the race for the White House.
Key endorsements shift the narrative
The tide began to turn when LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman announced his support for Kamala Harris on the same day President Joe Biden ended his campaign.Shortly after, Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings made headlines by donating $7 million to Harris’s campaign. The momentum continued to build with the launch of the “VCs for Kamala” website, featuring pledges from over a hundred venture capitalists to support Harris by voting and gathering donations, according to Business Insider
High-profile fundraiser in Washington, DC
Adding to the growing support, executives from Google, Netflix, and OpenAI are organizing a fundraiser for Kamala Harris in Washington, DC, later this month. As per the report, the event is scheduled for August 27 and will feature special guests Josh Hsu, who served as Harris’s chief legal adviser in the White House, and Rohini Kosoglu, a former domestic policy advisor to the vice president.
Tech industry leaders on the hosting committee
The fundraiser’s hosting committee includes influential figures from Google, Netflix, and OpenAI, all of whom hold policy roles within their respective companies. Additionally, senior representatives from JPMorgan, McKinsey & Company, and Omidyar Network, the foundation founded by eBay’s Pierre Omidyar, are also involved. Although representatives for Netflix and OpenAI did not respond to requests for comment, and Google declined to comment, the event signifies strong backing from some of the tech industry’s most powerful players.
Harris’s fundraising surge
Kamala Harris’s campaign has been energized by these endorsements, particularly among Gen Z and millennial donors. In July alone, her campaign raised an impressive $310 million, bringing her total war chest to $377 million. This surge in fundraising, partly fueled by renewed enthusiasm from younger voters, positions Harris as a formidable candidate in the upcoming election.
As the election approaches, Harris’s ability to galvanize support from Silicon Valley may prove crucial. With the tech industry playing a pivotal role in modern politics, the backing of these high-profile executives could be a game-changer in the race for the White House.
Source : Times of India
