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August 27, 2024
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Paul Bassat: Focused on VC amid new democracy initiative

TLDR:

  • Square Peg founder Paul Bassat remains committed to venture capital despite launching a new democracy initiative, Amplify.
  • Amplify aims to improve trust in democracy and develop people-driven public policy solutions.

Square Peg founder and partner Paul Bassat has recently launched a new democracy initiative called Amplify, which is backed by the Commonwealth Bank and aims to improve trust in democracy. Despite this new venture, Bassat insists that his main focus will remain on venture capital and startup issues. He emphasizes that he is as busy as ever, leading investments and serving on boards for various companies.

Amplify, led by former NSW Education Department secretary Georgina Harrisson, seeks to engage with policymakers in Canberra to make better decisions for Australia’s future. Bassat explains that his involvement in Amplify is in line with his other commitments outside of his day job, such as serving on the board of the Peter Mac Foundation.

Ultimately, Bassat’s dedication to venture capital remains unwavering, even as he explores new avenues for contributing to the community through the Amplify initiative.

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