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Mary Meeker

Mary Meeker is an American venture capitalist and former Wall Street securities analyst who is the founder and general partner at BOND. She is widely known for her influential annual Internet Trends Report and her previous role as a partner at Kleiner Perkins.

Key Evidence

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Donations

Nov 03, 2020

Not MAGA
6 Weight Impact on the score.
98% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Significant Contributions to Democratic Candidates and Committees

Mary Meeker has a long-standing history of financial support for Democratic candidates. In the 2020 cycle, she contributed to Joe Biden and the Biden Victory Fund . Historically, she has also supported Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.

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Public Statement

May 20, 2024

Neutral
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80% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Commentary on Government Regulation of Tech

In her reports, Meeker has discussed the increasing regulatory scrutiny of tech companies. While she remains objective, her analysis often highlights the risks that aggressive regulation (pushed by both MAGA and progressive wings) poses to…

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Donations

Sep 24, 2020

Not MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
98% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

2020 Cycle Contributions to Biden Victory Fund

Records indicate Meeker made significant contributions to the Biden Victory Fund during the 2020 election cycle, specifically aimed at defeating Donald Trump's re-election bid.

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Not MAGA
6 (75%)

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Public Statement

May 20, 2024

Neutral
2 Weight Impact on the score.
80% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Commentary on Government Regulation of Tech

In her reports, Meeker has discussed the increasing regulatory scrutiny of tech companies. While she remains objective, her analysis often highlights the risks that aggressive regulation (pushed by both MAGA and progressive wings) poses to US competitiveness.

Notes: Meeker's 2024 'AI and the Internet' report touches on these themes.

Agent rationale

Her stance on regulation is technocratic rather than partisan, showing a neutral position that prioritizes industry growth over specific political ideologies.

Sources

  1. BOND Capital (May 20, 2024)

    Analysis of the current state of AI and the regulatory environment.

Leadership Role

Jan 01, 2024

Not MAGA
4 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Board Membership at Block (formerly Square)

Meeker serves on the board of Block, Inc., led by Jack Dorsey. The company has taken various stances on content and financial inclusion that have occasionally clashed with MAGA-aligned narratives regarding 'de-banking' and censorship.

Notes: Meeker has been a long-time board member.

Agent rationale

Leadership in Silicon Valley firms that are frequently targets of MAGA criticism regarding tech bias suggests an institutional alignment away from the movement.

Sources

  1. Forbes (Jun 15, 2024)

    Meeker, a former Morgan Stanley analyst, serves on the boards of avatar fashion startup Genies and payments company Block.

Donations

Nov 03, 2020

Not MAGA
6 Weight Impact on the score.
98% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Significant Contributions to Democratic Candidates and Committees

Mary Meeker has a long-standing history of financial support for Democratic candidates. In the 2020 cycle, she contributed to Joe Biden and the Biden Victory Fund. Historically, she has also supported Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.

Notes: FEC records show multiple contributions to Democratic entities.

Agent rationale

Direct financial support for the primary political opponents of the MAGA movement is a strong indicator of anti-MAGA alignment.

Sources

  1. OpenSecrets (Jan 01, 2024)

    Individual contributions from Mary Meeker to Biden for President and Democratic National Committee.

Donations

Sep 24, 2020

Not MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
98% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

2020 Cycle Contributions to Biden Victory Fund

Records indicate Meeker made significant contributions to the Biden Victory Fund during the 2020 election cycle, specifically aimed at defeating Donald Trump's re-election bid.

Notes: Contribution of $2,800 (individual max) plus additional to joint fundraising committees.

Agent rationale

Maxing out individual contributions to the direct opponent of the MAGA leader is a high-signal anti-MAGA action.

Sources

  1. Federal Election Commission (Dec 31, 2020)

    FEC filing data for Mary Meeker showing contributions to Biden for President.

Policy Action

Jun 11, 2019

Neutral
3 Weight Impact on the score.
85% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Internet Trends Report Focus on Immigration and Labor

Meeker's influential Internet Trends Reports have frequently highlighted the importance of immigration for tech innovation and the growth of the 'gig economy,' often presenting data that contrasts with MAGA protectionist rhetoric.

Notes: The reports are data-driven but often emphasize globalism and immigrant-led entrepreneurship.

Agent rationale

While the reports are analytical, the emphasis on immigration as a net positive for the US economy aligns more with traditional neoliberal/Democratic views than MAGA policy.

Sources

  1. BOND Capital (Jun 11, 2019)

    Data on immigration and its impact on the technology sector in the United States.

Donations

Nov 06, 2018

Not MAGA
4 Weight Impact on the score.
95% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Contributions to Democratic Congressional Campaigns

Meeker has consistently funded Democratic congressional candidates, including Nancy Pelosi and various Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committees, which actively work against the MAGA legislative agenda.

Agent rationale

Funding the leadership of the Democratic party in Congress is a direct action against the MAGA movement's political power.

Sources

  1. CampaignMoney.com (Nov 07, 2020)

    Mary Meeker - $18,797 in Political Contributions for 2018.

Associations & Advocacy

Sep 14, 2018

Not MAGA
3 Weight Impact on the score.
80% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Affiliation with Kleiner Perkins and Silicon Valley Elite

As a former partner at Kleiner Perkins, Meeker is deeply embedded in a venture capital ecosystem that has largely remained critical of or distant from the MAGA movement's trade and immigration policies.

Notes: Kleiner Perkins has historically been a hub for Democratic-leaning tech figures.

Agent rationale

Institutional association with firms that prioritize global markets and high-skilled immigration indicates a lack of alignment with MAGA's 'America First' economic framework.

Sources

  1. TechCrunch (Sep 14, 2018)

    Mary Meeker is leaving Kleiner Perkins to start a new fund.

Donations

Nov 08, 2016

Not MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
95% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Support for Hillary Clinton in 2016

During the 2016 election, Meeker contributed to Hillary for America and the Hillary Victory Fund, opposing the initial MAGA campaign of Donald Trump.

Agent rationale

Supporting the direct opponent of the MAGA movement's inception demonstrates a clear preference for establishment Democratic leadership.

Sources

  1. CampaignMoney.com (Nov 07, 2020)

    Mary Meeker - Political Campaign Contributions 2016 Election Cycle.