Should Public Companies Take a Stance on Policy Issues?

What is the suggested balance for a public company regarding shareholder return and public policy involvement?

• Balance both shareholder return and public policy involvement

• Engage only in public policy issues

• Ignore both shareholder return and public policy

• Focus solely on shareholder return

Why might a company consider broader societal responsibilities?

• To increase short-term profits

• To enhance long-term shareholder value

• To reduce operational costs

• To avoid legal issues

How does Greylock view its members' involvement in public policy?

• They are indifferent to it

• They only support involvement if it benefits the firm directly

• They discourage any involvement

• They support it as part of being responsible citizens

What is the speaker's view on running for public office?

• They are actively planning to run

• They believe others are more skilled for the role

• They have no interest in public service

• They are undecided about it

What is the speaker's approach to assisting leaders?

• They avoid working with political leaders

• They only work with leaders from their own country

• They assist leaders from various political and international backgrounds

• They focus solely on business leaders