The world is facing dramatic geopolitical, environmental, and technological shifts. Those challenges require innovation and collaboration between the public and private sector. This is the blueprint for making cross-sector change happen at scale. It’s time that Venture Meets Mission.
Venture Meets Mission argues that if Business, Government, and Society come together, rebuild trust, and collaborate, we have a generational opportunity to address societal challenges―climate change, cybersecurity, disease outbreaks, food insecurity and education. The book explains, with hope and passion, how our existing entrepreneurial ecosystem, with the ideals of democracy, can be the foundation for a new mission-driven capitalism.
The good news is the components of this problem-solving ecosystem already exist. The authors explain what is required to join people, purpose, and profit together for world-changing impact―starting with rebuilding trust among Business, Government, and Society. The authors draw on their leadership experience with Silicon Valley innovation, venture capital, and work at the highest levels of the federal government.
Venture Meets Mission tells engaging stories of successful entrepreneurs, with diverse perspectives and intersectional experiences, who combine mission and venture to solve critical societal problems. This book seeks to inspire a generation of students, young professionals, and entrepreneurial executives to pursue mission-driven ventures that can make the world a better place. Venture Meets Mission also explains why and how forward-thinking government officials and policy makers can harness private sector entrepreneurship and innovation to solve society's problems.
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"Venture Meets Mission provides an aspirational roadmap for young professionals who want to make a meaningful difference in the world by building careers that balance purpose and profit."
Indra Nooyi
Former CEO, PepsiCo and New York Times bestselling author
“Gupta, George, and Fewer have written a bold, exciting, and surprisingly optimistic book. It will rekindle for many a sense of progress, and even of hope.”
Deborah Spar
Senior Associate Dean, Harvard Business School, Business in Global Society (BiGS)
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"As a former tech entrepreneur, and Governor, I've always believed in the power of venture-driven innovation, coupled with the scale of government, to drive positive change. Venture Meets Mission is a compelling bi-partisan call to action to address the biggest challenges of our time."
Mark Warner
United States Senator and Chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee
"The book's pragmatic strategies for entrepreneurial collaboration between sectors will drive positive impact and inspire changemakers in low wealth communities."
Della Clark
President of The Enterprise Center, Partner at Innovate Capital Growth Fund
Extensive case studies, interviews, and behind-the-scenes access at organizations, including:
World Central Kitchen and Ukraine
National Resilience and Vaccines
Rebellion Defense – Intelligence and Cybersecurity
1901 Group – Rural Employment
Everfi – Ed Tech and Primary School Education
Endgame – Cybersecurity
LMI – Logistics and Government
In Q Tel – Government and Investing
Partnership for Public Service – Government and Celebrating Success
DARPA (SBIR) – Investing in Research and Technology
Singapore Committee for Future Economy
Singapore Economic Development Board – Government and Private Partnerships
Temasek
Gingko Bioworks – Food innovation and Ag-tech
Metabiota – Epth
Primer – Investing in Mission Ventures
UK Digital Service – Government and Digital Investments
Flock Safety
Schmidt Futures
American Frontier Fund
Excelerator Fund from Emerson Collective
"The authors of Venture Meets Mission provide an inspiring roadmap for how we can rebuild trust among society, business, and government.”
Will Hurd
Former US Representative from Texas’s 23rd District
“A wake-up call for early-, mid-, and late-career professionals to seek purpose of action.”
Lisa Disbrow
Former US Secretary of the Air Force
"This book details how entrepreneurial ventures funded by private capital can combine profit with purpose. Venture capitalists can collaborate with government and other actors to bring amazing solutions to market in education, climate, agriculture, and other critical sectors.”
Maya Chorengel
Co-Managing Partner, The Rise Fund, TPG
“Venture Meets Mission brings to life two powerful ideas: how to infuse a business with an inspiring mission and how working with the government can help businesses profitably achieve their mission.”
Charles Rosotti
Co-Founder, CEO, American Management Systems, and former Commissioner of IRS
"The world is changing fast, and we need leaders who can adapt and innovate. Venture Meets Mission is an inspiring guide for the next generation of government officials and entrepreneurs. This book is perfect for anyone who wants to make a difference and solve the most pressing problems of our time.”
Ro Khanna
United States Representative from California’s 17th District
“Venture Meets Mission highlights one of the key superpowers of democracies: mission-driven entrepreneurship. The authors paint a compelling picture of the future, one in which ventures and government can work together for national security and economic prosperity. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to merge their patriotism and purpose with profit.”
Michael McFaul
former US Ambassador to Russia; Director, Freeman Spogli Institute, Stanford
"As a member of a generation reared on multiple financial crises, political instability, and a pandemic, I notice in myself and my peers a strong desire to reform the status quo. The message in Venture Meets Mission inspired me to pursue a mission-oriented career in the growing ecosystem of government-facing private ventures."
Samsara Durvasul
Software Engineer, Computer Science Major, '20
“This book presents a simple but powerful message for anyone in my generation looking for meaning in their work: rather than thinking about your career decisions as a series of tradeoffs between profit and purpose, look for mission opportunities where you can have the most catalytic impact. As someone now inspired to build a venture between the government and the private sector, this book is a valuable resource."
Shiro Wachira
Student in the Freeman Spogli Institute, Stanford, ’23; Innovation Fellow at Unlock Aid
