From Immigration to Taxes, Execs Talk Trump Effect on Innovation
Summary
When it comes to developing and promoting innovation, external factors beyond the control of company founders, investors, and other business leaders can also determine whether a startup succeeds or fails.In 2018, geopolitical events—in particular, President Donald Trump’s hard-line stances on trade and immigration, and the repeal of net neutrality rules—were top of mind for several business executives we interviewed recently.Separately, the unprecedented dialogue around sexual misconduct and gender equality since Trump was elected has sparked a new resistance to the administration that has led to the #metoo movement and positive change.fund for their universities; Asian countries like Singapore and Korea are transforming and expanding their educational systems; and what we read about every day [in the U.S.] is the wall and closing borders.However, if we uphold the values of integrity and trust in every business decision, then true impact can occur, access to capital becomes easier, partnerships that are beneficial to both parties are made stronger, and our national economy grows.