While I was working in startups, I used to encounter public policy from time to time. But I always thought about that as having to “deal with policy” or “accommodate government.” It took me a long time to realize that startups and founders also have the opportunity to influence policy. So that it was more inline and supportive of startups — and entrepreneurship in general. If you’ve already made that intuitive leap — or the lightbulb just came on for you — you might consider grabbing some time with Victor Hwang, founder of Right to Start, while he’s in town, next week. And a group of your peers who are interested in chopping it up about policy and entrepreneurship.
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