What Silicon Valley Thinks About the Presidential Race

The transcript discusses Peter Thiel's support for Donald Trump and its implications in Silicon Valley, highlighting the political diversity and dynamics within the tech industry. It explores the influence of tech leaders like Marc Andreessen and Marc Benioff, and the importance of diverse opinions on Facebook's board. The discussion also covers the tech industry's lobbying efforts and its impact on politics, as well as the significance of the California primary in the political landscape.

Which tech leader's support for Hillary Clinton was seen as a significant shift in Silicon Valley?

• Peter Thiel

• Sheryl Sandberg

• Marc Andreessen

• Elon Musk

What is Peter Thiel's political affiliation?

• Democrat

• Republican

• Independent

• Libertarian

What is considered a positive aspect of Facebook's board according to the discussion?

• Focus on engineering mindset

• Support for Trump's policies

• Diverse opinions and disagreements

• Uniform agreement on policies

What was the Republican Party's expectation regarding Silicon Valley in the recent election cycle?

• To focus on tech transformation

• To lose influence

• To gain significant financial support

• To maintain the status quo

Which candidate is outpacing Hillary Clinton among tech donors according to Crowdpac?

• Marco Rubio

• Bernie Sanders

• Ted Cruz

• Donald Trump

What is a major concern for tech people regarding the presidential candidates?

• Overemphasis on social media

• Excessive partisanship

• Too much focus on immigration

• Lack of focus on tech transformation

What is the expected outcome for Bernie Sanders in the California primary?

• He will win the nomination

• He will switch parties

• He will be short on delegate count

• He will drop out before the primary