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Phin Barnes, a general partner at First Round Capital, is leaving the firm. There's no word yet on his next professional move, though he will remain a board partner at First Round.
Why it matters: Barnes is the latest partner at the firm, known for seeding companies like Uber and Square, to step back. Rob Hayes and Chris Fralic made similar moves in 2018. Barnes joined the firm in 2008 as a summer apprentice.
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Rarely have national security officials, governors, tech CEOs and activists agreed as broadly and fervently as they do about the possibility of historic civil unrest in America.
Why it matters: The ingredients are clear for all to see — epic fights over racism, abortion, elections, the virus and policing, stirred by misinformation and calls to action on social media, at a time of stress over the pandemic.
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A less visible but still massive trauma caused by the coronavirus is becoming clear: our mental health is suffering with potentially long-lasting consequences.
Why it matters: Mental health disorders that range from schizophrenia to depression and anxiety exert a severe cost on personal health and the economy. Addressing that challenge may require out-of-the-box solutions.