Five Things John Doerr’s Book Tells Us About His Climate Philanthropy and Politics

Five Things John Doerr’s Book Tells Us About His Climate Philanthropy and Politics

John Doerr’s star is rising as a climate mega-donor after a recent $1.1 billion donation to Stanford. In this review of his latest book, “Speed & Scale,” we look at what’s informing his climate giving — and what he’s leaving out.

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Here’s the Problem with John and Ann Doerr’s $1.1 Billion Climate Gift to Stanford University

Here’s the Problem with John and Ann Doerr’s $1.1 Billion Climate Gift to Stanford University

Billionaire venture capitalist John Doerr and his wife, Ann, made a record-breaking gift for a new climate school at Stanford. Climate funding on this level is needed, but is an elite institution really the best destination for it?

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How 11 Top Venture Capitalists Do Their Philanthropy

How 11 Top Venture Capitalists Do Their Philanthropy

Leading VCs in Silicon Valley tend to operate outside of public view. But many have amassed large fortunes and a growing number have been ramping up their philanthropy. We take a look at who’s giving and for what.

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