November 21, 2023 – The Joint Venture board of directors elected Brent C. Harris to its body. Harris is VP of Augmented Reality at Meta. Harris is focused on how to build the next mobile computing platform for people and businesses across the globe and was named an “expert in international regulation” by Wired. “I am enthusiastic about taking on this role at Joint Venture to contribute towards tackling crucial economic and societal challenges in Silicon Valley and to help grow the organization," said Harris. 
November 27, 2023 - In an opinion piece in the Mercury News, David Witkowski, Joint Venture's, Executive Director of Civic Technologies, says the California Public Utilities Commission seems to be hesitating and giving undue consideration to people opposed to technical progress. "...it is being held back by a minority of naysayers who are opposed to technical progress. It’s time for the commission to move our state’s communications network forward to the 21st century."
November 27, 2023 - Joint Venture’s Institute for Regional Studies, recently joined with the Silicon Valley Council of Nonprofits and Thrive Alliance to produce A Landscape of Change and Impact, a report on issues confronting nonprofits in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. The groups produced the report to support the nonprofit community and its partners by offering an overview of organizational health, workplace practices, racial justice and equity, and strategic alliances.
November 27, 2023 - Carl Sagan once said, “Anything else you’re interested in is not going to happen if you can’t breathe the air and drink the water. Don’t sit this one out. Do something." Barry Vesser, COO of the Climate Center, has taken this sentiment to heart. Barry leads The Climate Center’s program and policy development and implementation teams. Barry moved around a great deal as a young man and served in the Peace Corps in the Philippines where he was inspired by the sense of community and kindness that was expressed by people of modest means. 
November 20, 2023 - Mark your calendar now for the 2024 State of the Valley Conference to be held Friday, March 1 at San Jose State University. Count on the most recent data on the state of the Bay Area and illuminating analysis by experts who will break down the numbers.
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The 2023 Silicon Valley Index briefing on the economy
Joint Venture CEO Russell Hancock summarized the major findings from the 2023 Silicon Valley Index at the annual State of the Valley conference held at the Computer History Museum February 17. The report, produced by Joint Venture's Institute for Regional Studies, shows that Silicon Valley is perched on solid ground despite growing income and wealth divides, persistent racial inequities, and a dwindling population. This year the Index briefing was divided into two presentations. One focused on the economy (this video), and one on community (a separate video we will post next month).
Joint Venture’s 2023 State of the Valley conference was held on February 17 as a hybrid event. You can view all the available sessions on our YouTube channel.
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2023 Silicon Valley Index
Silicon Valley is perched on solid ground despite growing income and wealth divides, persistent racial inequities, and a dwindling population, according to the 2023 Silicon Valley Index, released by Joint Venture’s Institute for Regional Studies.
Learn more about the Silicon Valley Index online at www.siliconvalleyindicators.org.
2023 Silicon Valley Poll
According to the Silicon Valley Poll, Bay Area residents regard housing affordability and homelessness as the most pressing issues and believe the region is off track.
Guaranteed Basic Income - October 2023
Joint Venture’s Institute has completed a report in partnership with the University of Washington School of Social Work, Center for Women’s Welfare which models guaranteed basic income (GBI) scenarios.
Silicon Valley's “Hot” Housing Markets - October 2023
Joint Venture’s research arm, partnered with Unacast to tap into aggregated mobile device location data. The analysis offers zip-code-level insights on characteristics ranging from age to poverty rate to migration patterns.
Silicon Valley Commercial Space - Q2 2023
The second-quarter analysis from Joint Venture’s Institute for Regional Studies, in partnership with JLL Silicon Valley, shows a weakening attitude toward the market in the first half of 2023 as a barrage of layoff announcements enveloped the technology industry.
