In this episode, I unpack how late stage capitalism has shaped a generation of technologists who prioritize growth at all costs — often at the expense of ethics, equity, and human well-being. From exploitative labor practices to surveillance-driven business models, the startup world has too often been built on shortcuts that leave lasting harm. But I also argue that a new wave of founders is emerging — leaders who see integrity not as a liability but as their greatest competitive advantage.

This conversation is both a critique and a call to action: we must confront the monsters capitalism created, and we must build better. Ethical founders are not only possible — they are necessary for the future of technology, startups, and society.

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