"Co-Founders follows an Oakland coder navigating the high-stakes world of a San Francisco startup accelerator while trying to hold onto her home and community."
"Austin describes it as a confrontation with a tech ecosystem 'run by the top 1%', where innovation often overlooks the needs of everyday people."
"The production began intersecting with real conversations about policy and investment in the arts, helping elevate conversations about cultural infrastructure in Oakland."
"Following its San Francisco run, the production generated more than $2 million within a two-block radius, showcasing its economic impact."
Oakland's tension between innovation and displacement is embodied in a hip-hop musical, Co-Founders, which critiques Silicon Valley's impact on local communities. The story follows an Oakland coder in a startup accelerator, exploring themes of ambition and gentrification. The production has sparked real conversations about policy and investment in the arts, with support from local leaders. It has generated significant economic activity and led to the creation of 'All People Powered,' a concert and pitch competition that further engages the community.
Read at East Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda
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