In September 2021, the NetGain Partnership initiated a research process designed to explore finance-focused strategies that would hold leading internet platforms accountable and “create a healthier digital public sphere.” The partnership said it was interested in supporting shareholder engagement while also developing stronger ESG(+D) screens on tech issues. The research would aim to be “broadly useful to philanthropy and the broader public interest community.”
In April 2022, the partnership commissioned Open MIC and Whistle Stop Capital to produce a series of reports that addressed those issues. Since then, the research team has conducted interviews with more than 40 practitioners, analysts and observers of shareholder engagement and finance-focused strategies in the global technology sector. The team has also done substantial research exploring current tactics and strategies employed in the finance-sector globally to check the power and harmful behaviors of Big Tech companies.
Four reports are published on this website ↓
In September 2021, the NetGain Partnership initiated a research process designed to explore finance-focused strategies that would hold leading internet platforms accountable and “create a healthier digital public sphere.” The partnership said it was interested in supporting shareholder engagement while also developing stronger ESG(+D) screens on tech issues. The research would aim to be “broadly useful to philanthropy and the broader public interest community.”
In April 2022, the partnership commissioned Open MIC and Whistle Stop Capital to produce a series of reports that addressed those issues. Since then, the research team has conducted interviews with more than 40 practitioners, analysts and observers of shareholder engagement and finance-focused strategies in the global technology sector. The team has also done substantial research exploring current tactics and strategies employed in the finance-sector globally to check the power and harmful behaviors of Big Tech companies.
Four reports are published on this website ↓
Shareholder engagement in tech has never been more prevalent or more successful than right now. The challenge for advocates and funders is to maintain that momentum and notch further gains.
Venture capital and private equity play critical roles in the tech sector economy. They also present high impact opportunities to influence tech companies at their most formative stages.
Mainstream ESG ratings fail to adequately account for the digital and human rights risks prevalent in tech. Investors need decision-useful data to guide responsible tech investment practices.
Artificial intelligence (AI) systems are harming communities while introducing new risks for companies. Investors have an opportunity to support the development of strong ethical AI standards.
Open MIC provides investors with the education, tools, and networks needed to hold tech companies accountable for the impact of their policies and practices on people’s lives and to build a more open and accountable tech and media landscape.
