Benioff Says Salesforce Can Afford Tax to Help the Homeless

The video discusses the homelessness issue in San Francisco and the introduction of Prop C, a business tax aimed at funding homeless services. Despite opposition from many tech CEOs, some, like Marc Benioff, supported the initiative, leading to significant backlash. The video highlights the balance between achieving business success and fulfilling social responsibilities.

What was the initial reaction of most tech CEOs to the proposed tax for homelessness in San Francisco?

• They were indifferent to it.

• They opposed it, calling it crazy.

• They were unaware of it.

• They supported it wholeheartedly.

Who were involved in developing Prop C to address homelessness?

• Only local government officials

• Top homeless advocates and experts

• Tech company CEOs

• International organizations

Which companies were specifically mentioned as being able to afford the Prop C tax?

• Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon

• Salesforce, Facebook, and Google

• Netflix, Twitter, and Uber

• Tesla, SpaceX, and Oracle

What was the percentage of revenue that Prop C proposed to tax from the top 50 companies?

• 1%

• 5%

• 2%

• 0.5%

What does the speaker believe businesses can achieve alongside great shareholder returns?

• Increased market share

• More competitive pricing

• Higher profit margins

• Great stakeholder returns