Chris Larsen
Coverage of Chris Larsen in the Nexus archive.
- Silicon Valley donations make Colorado Democratic primary one of state’s most expensive
Silicon Valley donations to Manny Rutinel's House campaign have made Colorado's Democratic primary one of the state's most expensive. Rutinel faces Shannon Bird, with political groups led by Eric Schmidt and Chris Larsen supporting his platform focused on regulating ICE and affordability.
- A New York House primary has become an AI industry family feud with millions in corporate spending
A New York House primary has become a battleground for competing AI industry interests, with groups funded by OpenAI and Anthropic spending millions to oppose or support Assemblyman Alex Bores. The race highlights tensions over AI regulation, with Bores' past work on AI safety legislation and his former employment at Palantir adding to the controversy.
- Stripe Millionaire Loses Bid for Congress to Candidate Backed by Ripple Co-Founder
Former Stripe engineer Saikat Chakrabarti lost his bid to succeed Nancy Pelosi in California to a candidate backed by Ripple's Chris Larsen.
- Tech billionaires are spending unprecedented sums in California races. Experts say it’s the tip of the iceberg
Tech billionaires in California are spending hundreds of millions to influence state elections and regulations, with Google co-founder Sergey Brin spending $66 million against a billionaire tax. Google and Meta have funded a $10 million Super Pac to support legislative candidates, while crypto mogul Chris Larsen spent $26 million across three Super Paces. The goal is to secure political and regulatory leverage for the tech industry.
- Tech billionaires are spending unprecedented sums in California races. Experts say it’s the tip of the iceberg
Tech billionaires in California are spending hundreds of millions on political campaigns and ballot measures to influence the state's governance. Google co-founder Sergey Brin has spent $66 million to oppose a billionaire tax, while Google and Meta funded a $10 million Super PAC. Other notable contributors include Matt Mahan and Chris Larsen, with efforts spanning state and local races.
- Scott Wiener Opposes a California Billionaire Tax. So Do His Tech CEO Backers.
California state Sen. Scott Wiener opposes a pair of wealth taxes on the ballot, including a one-time statewide tax on California billionaires and a local San Francisco tax on the city's wealthiest businesses. Wiener's opposition is consistent with the priorities of his top donors, including crypto mogul Chris Larsen and venture capitalist Garry Tan. The taxes aim to help fill funding gaps in healthcare and social services.