By Mike Kubzansky, CEO of Omidyar Network Since Omidyar Network’s founding in 2004, we have seen and enthusiastically supported many of the possibilities unlocked by digital tech. We have invested more than $750 million in tech start-ups aimed at improving people’s lives. Along that journey, we learned a lot…

How Omidyar Network is Contributing to Systems Change — By Jessica Kiessel, Senior Director, Learning & Impact We live in tumultuous times. From our environment to our social fabric, it can feel like things are breaking down all around us. At Omidyar Network, we are working to find breakthrough opportunities in the face of these breakdowns by getting curious about what is happening and adapting as needed.

Omidyar Network, alongside Carrot, today unveiled the Future of Data Challenge, which will award $1.1 million toward up to 10 transformative solutions that reimagine the data economy and help build a more equitable data future for all. Each time someone explores the Internet, uses a mobile app, or engages with…

Experts discussed the importance of centering workers in the transition to an AI-economy By Lauren Alexander, Omidyar Network This week, Omidyar Network convened a panel of experts at Code 2023 to discuss the impact of generative AI on the future of work. Building on Omidyar Network’s recently released position paper…

By Chris Jurgens, Senior Director, Reimagining Capitalism This week the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted a set of rules aimed at bringing about greater transparency, competition, and efficiency in the $25 trillion market for private funds. The new rules apply to private equity, venture capital, and hedge fund managers —…

Program Aims to Increase Quality News Coverage of Pressing Economic Issues July 12, 2023 Washington, DC — Omidyar Network today announced the three latest journalists to join its Reporters in Residence program. The three reporters — Megan Greenwell, Robin Kaiser-Schatzlein, and Hamilton Nolan — were chosen from a competitive pool…

Statement from Omidyar Network on the June 29, 2023 Ruling: Today, the Supreme Court issued two rulings that struck down universities’ ability to consider race in college admissions. These rulings are a major step backward in our effort to overcome the country’s shameful legacy of racism and persistent racial inequality…

Supreme Court strikes down race-conscious admissions programs Today, the Supreme Court issued two rulings that struck down universities’ ability to consider race in college admissions. These rulings are a major step backward in our effort to overcome the country’s shameful legacy of racism and persistent racial inequality. It represents the culmination of a decades-long campaign to roll…

By Beth Kanter, Chief Advocacy and Strategic Communications Officer The stack on my nightstand is getting so high that it’s about to topple over, but that’s because there have been so many great books this year that have been must-reads. As you get ready to cozy up by a fire…