A historical collection of our writing.
Fred WilsonI believe that black lives matter. I understand that the phrase black lives matter speaks to a movement to stop the murders of black people at the hands of the police. I also understand that it speaks to a broader protest movement seeking to reduce the unchecked power of the police. I support these […] Read more (opens AVC in a new tab)
We believe that Black lives matter and we oppose all forms of racism. We also recognize that the forces behind the incidents of the last few weeks are not new, but rather known and systemic. Therefore, we must confront the uncomfortable reality that we are part of the problem. In the last sixteen […] Read more
In the wake of the events of the past few weeks, I am trying to focus my efforts on listening. Here are some things I’m listening to: Dear white people, a list for you. 1. Do not ask Black people to take on more of a burden. — Tuhina Verma Rasche (@tvrasche) June 2, 2020 […] Read more (opens Nick Grossman in a new tab)
Fred WilsonI took the day off from AVC yesterday in observance of the moment we are living through. It is a very difficult time. I spent part of yesterday talking to a number of the leaders of our portfolio companies who are trying to find a footing in this moment and provide the right leadership for […] Read more (opens AVC in a new tab)
Watching what is happening in the United States, my adopted home country, is incredibly painful. I have seen the last few days coming for years based on the ever more untenable income and wealth distribution combined with militarization of the police and their ongoing unchecked brutality, […] Read more (opens Continuations in a new tab)
Fred WilsonI woke up at dawn today. The sun was lightening the sky. The birds were chirping. I was reminded of the power of a new day, a clean slate, new opportunities. It is June. After three months of pandemic lockdowns, job losses like I have not seen in my lifetime, and a week of turmoil […] Read more (opens AVC in a new tab)
