The technology industry has experienced a golden age over the past fifty years, experiencing exponential growth, driving disruptive innovation, and revolutionizing how we live, work, play, and interact with each other and the world at large. At the center of this transformation lies a driving force that has fueled the innovation engine: venture capital.

In this piece, we will explore the impact of venture capital on the American economy, survey the birth of global technology titans that it fueled, and posit the risks of regulation by enforcement.

Impact of Venture Capital on the American Economy