By Chris Jurgens, Senior Director, Reimagining Capitalism At Omidyar Network, we believe that business can be a powerful force for good, harnessing human ingenuity to solve big problems while providing good jobs and economic security for families and communities. But we also know that America’s corporations and capital markets too…

By Wafa Ben-Hassine, Principal, Responsible Technology We spend a great deal of time thinking about how technology affects society. Yet, despite our reflections, a clear disconnect has emerged. In recent decades, we have allowed digital technology to become unmoored from any societal vision for it. Take what’s happening with real-time…

By Alexis Krieg, Omidyar Network Compelling journalism is more than just a series of headlines; it’s a formidable force that shapes public discourse, holds power to account, and brings new ideas to life. At Omidyar Network, we believe this type of reporting is critical in shaping more equitable and inclusive…

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…

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…

By Michele Lawrence Jawando, SVP at Omidyar Network This time of year leads many of us to moments of deep reflection and renewal. We look at the state of our communities, our families, and ourselves, and we contemplate where we are and where we hope to be. We may consider…