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His master's thesis, which focuses on socially responsible impact investing, is worth reading. Especially in this age where growth-at-all costs is de rigeur.

PDF here: https://www.d-eship.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/kapor-mdk...

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I worked as a contractor at Lotus for about a year, back in 1987. My client/friend told me a story about Kapor that has stuck with me, although it turned out that she was an utterly unreliable witness... so take this with a grain of salt. She was Lotus employee #70, though, so maybe it's true.

Kapor found himself in an elevator with another employee sometime after he had handed over the reins to Jim Manzi. The other employee, who apparently didn't recognize Kapor, was dressed in a full three-piece suit. "That's when Kapor decided to leave," my erstwhile friend told me. "He said, I started Lotus because I wanted a company where I could wear Hawaiian shirts and sandals. I didn't want to work somewhere where I had to wear a suit." But that's what Lotus had become, so it was time to go.

We never met, but I have always admired the guy.

I want a company where I can wear a suit and not stand out. It feels nice to look good.

Then you and he have different preferences.

But also, if you value appearance, perhaps invest in looking great while not wearing a suit.

I do, but I feel more confident in a suit than a sweater. A three-piece is a bit much though.

The time spent ironing and being uncomfortable is just unbearable to me

Over the years all the people that attempted to or did rip me off were wearing a suit. Now when I see someone wearing a suit alarm bells start ringing.

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