Kapor Center

05/19/2026

Congratulations again to Co-Chair, Mitch Kapor, a Forbes Innovator 250 list honoree!

Last night, Mitch was celebrated alongside the brightest innovators shaping the future of technology and more. From founding Lotus 1-2-3 to pioneering investing alongside Dr. Freada Kapor Klein, Mitch has spent decades proving that profit and purpose go hand in hand. We are so proud of this well-deserved recognition.

04/15/2026

We joined Kapor Capital, SMASH, and in at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit, where we connected with mission-aligned investors, partners, founders, and change-makers!

These moments of connection remind us why this work matters and why community is at its center. Thank you to everyone who joined us! We're leaving inspired and ready to keep pushing forward together.

04/06/2026

Applications are now open for the !

Research is one of the most powerful tools we have for dismantling systemic inequities in tech. We're proud to support the journalists and researchers doing the work of exposing barriers and driving real, actionable change.

We're looking for:
📌 Journalists producing long-form investigative reports on tech and equity
📌 Tech policy researchers conducting analysis or evaluation in our three priority areas, with a focus on and ethics

If that's you, we want to hear from you. Apply today! kaporfoundation.org/research-fellowship

03/26/2026

The era of unaccountable is over. This week, juries ordered and to pay hundreds of millions of dollars for harms caused to children. The and are calling for urgent action: real investment in advocacy, real guardrails, and that puts people before profit. The time to act is now.

Learn more & read our full statement:

Two landmark verdicts this week sent an unmistakable message to technology companies that, for far too long, have operated without accountability for the harms they have caused by putting profits above people. A New Mexico jury ordered Meta to pay $375M for failing to protect children from online pr

03/25/2026

Too often, innovation bypasses the communities that need it most. That's why we're launching P.R.I.M.E. Alliance, a bold, multiyear initiative that connects with cities and states ready to drive real change.

We couldn't think of a better place to launch than , CA, alongside City of Oakland - Local Government Mayor Barbara Lee, Dr. Freada Kapor Klein, gap-closing founders Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins and Ben Bear, Former Mayor Levar Stoney, and Kapor Foundation CEO Allison Scott, Ph.D.

We're ready to put inclusive entrepreneurship and at the center of how governments innovate, creating billions in economic impact and improving millions of lives. Join us: kaporcenter.org/primealliance

03/04/2026

Detroit’s tech economy is growing — and the question is who gets to benefit.

Today, we are releasing “Tech for Tomorrow: A Detroit Vision,” a new report made possible through generous support and partnership from the Song Foundation and Kapor Foundation.
Developed by DFC and informed by data, ecosystem analysis, and community voices, the report provides a data-driven, Detroit-centered vision for how tech can support inclusive economic growth without replicating the inequities seen in other tech hubs.

To view “Tech for Tomorrow: A Detroit Vision,” and learn about upcoming events related to the report, visit www.detroitfuturecity.com.

02/24/2026

The New York Times explores why literacy is gaining momentum in schools and highlights our recommendation that students go beyond simply using A.I. tools. True A.I. literacy means assessing safety risks, understanding ethical implications, and critically examining which companies stand to profit most. Read more:

Artificial intelligence companies are urging teachers to prepare students for an “A.I.-driven future.” What that means varies from school to school.

02/20/2026

It’s not every day you get to say you have the pleasure of working with one of the world’s leading innovators. We’re proud to share that has been named to the 2026 Forbes Innovator 250!

From founding Lotus 1-2-3 to pioneering investing with Dr. Freada Kapor Klein, Mitch has worked to prove that profit and purpose go hand in hand, and that can be a powerful force for good. bit.ly/3Mjteva

02/18/2026

The 2026 GP Convening brought GPs and our broader ecosystem of mission-aligned LPs, partners, and founders together to strengthen connections and deepen our shared commitment to closing gaps of access and opportunity for low-income communities and communities of color.

From market initiatives to gap-closing innovation and more, we exchanged candid insights and reaffirmed our commitment to using the power of to rebuild a more inclusive ecosystem for all.

02/04/2026

This , we reflect on the legacy of Black innovation while investing in the future of a more equitable ecosystem. From expanding pathways into to supporting inclusive entrepreneurship, our work centers communities that have historically been excluded from the benefits of .

Join us as we continue building a future where opportunity in innovation is accessible to all. Learn more: kaporcenter.org