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Venture capitalists make philanthropy pledge

Original post made on Apr 30, 2012

The six partners of the Menlo Park venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz will give a $1 million "group donation" to six local nonprofits, the firm announced. The gift is part of a longer-term pledge by the six to donate at least half their venture capital income to philanthropy during their lifetimes.

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Posted by Jim
a resident of Menlo Park: Sharon Heights
on Apr 30, 2012 at 6:04 pm

I am not one of those who will benefit directly from the philanthropic pledge that these folks have made, and I have absolutely no connection to any of the individuals mentioned in this article. Nonetheless, I am sincerely grateful for their lifetime pledge of generosity. There are so many displays of ostentatious wealth in our midst. I often wonder whether the holders of all that wealth grasp the power and the potential for mankind that lies within their reach. I have the utmost respect for those whose needs have been met, who then make it their business to concern themselves with the needs of others. Sincerely, thank you.

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Posted by Bravo
a resident of another community
on May 2, 2012 at 1:35 pm

I think it is wonderful of these Republican philanthropists to show such thoughtful caring without showing any favoritism and making this a political platform.
I think.

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