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August 2, 2025

Alasdair Maclay of GSG Impact | Telescope LENS Q&A

In this Telescope Lens Q&A, we talk with Alasdair Maclay, Managing Director at GSG Impact, a UK-based organization focused on building impact economies.

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Alliot Cole of Octopus Ventures | Telescope LENS 2025 Visionaries Series Q&A

In this Telescope Lens Q&A, we talk with Alliot Cole, Venture Partner at Octopus Ventures, a pan-European venture fund based in London.

Telescope Lens

Steve Clemons of The National Interest & Widehall | Telescope LENS 2025 Visionaries Series Q&A

In this Telescope Lens Q&A, we talk with Steve Clemons, editor-at-large of The National Interest and CEO of Widehall, a global public affairs company

News Articles

Pre-distributing the Gains of Automation (Forbes Op-Ed Cites Telescope Tech Offset Program)

Fortune’s Alex Johnston mentioned Telescope as a concrete example that is pre-distributing the gains of automation through capital.

Telescope Lens

Abhilash Mishra of Equitech Futures | Telescope Lens Q&A

In this Telescope Lens Q&A, we talk with Abhilash Mishra, founder of Equitech Futures, an international fellowship and innovation lab supporting technologists working at the intersection of emerging technology and the public good.

Telescope Lens

Alasdair Maclay of GSG Impact | Telescope LENS Q&A

In this Telescope Lens Q&A, we talk with Alasdair Maclay, Managing Director at GSG Impact, a UK-based organization focused on building impact economies.

News Articles

Axios Pro Rata: It's Personnel

John Lyman (ex-GV) joined Telescope as a managing partner focused on early-stage investing.

Press Releases

Telescope Appoints Former GV Partner John Lyman to Launch Early-Stage Investing

Lyman to lead venture investing, including four portfolio companies supporting everyday Americans.

Blog

Backing the Builders of a Safer, More Prosperous Future

We’re thrilled to welcome John Lyman—former Google Ventures partner and seasoned investor—as a Managing Director to lead our early stage investing.

Press Releases

Ford Foundation Awards Telescope Grant to Accelerate Solution for Workers Affected by AI

New funding strengthens Telescope’s Tech Offset Program (TTOP), expanding efforts to support those navigating job transitions driven by technological change.

Press Releases

Telescope Launches Talent Pilot

New initiative seeks entrepreneurial leaders to design and oversee efforts that create pathways for skilled government professionals to strengthen key sectors.

News Articles

Gallup Survey: Most people don’t know they’re using AI in their everyday apps

Despite the widespread talk about AI, a new study reveals that most people don’t know the digital products they’re using are backed by AI — similar to how one might not know all the ingredients in their takeout dinner.

News Articles

Nearly all Americans use AI, though most dislike it, poll shows

The vast majority of Americans use products that involve AI, but their views of the technology remain overwhelmingly negative, according to a Gallup-Telescope survey published Wednesday.

Press Releases

Gallup reveals Americans want government, business to address AI's effects

Most Americans unknowingly use AI daily. Gallup & Telescope poll finds widespread AI use, but public concern about risks. Majority believe government & businesses share responsibility for addressing AI's potential harms.

Research

Americans Use AI in Everyday Products Without Realizing It

Nearly all Americans use products that involve artificial intelligence (AI) features, but nearly two-thirds (64%) don’t realize it.

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Alasdair Maclay of GSG Impact | Telescope LENS Q&A

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Alliot Cole of Octopus Ventures | Telescope LENS 2025 Visionaries Series Q&A

Steve Clemons of The National Interest & Widehall | Telescope LENS 2025 Visionaries Series Q&A

Pre-distributing the Gains of Automation (Forbes Op-Ed Cites Telescope Tech Offset Program)

Abhilash Mishra of Equitech Futures | Telescope Lens Q&A

Alasdair Maclay of GSG Impact | Telescope LENS Q&A

Axios Pro Rata: It's Personnel

Telescope Appoints Former GV Partner John Lyman to Launch Early-Stage Investing

Backing the Builders of a Safer, More Prosperous Future

Ford Foundation Awards Telescope Grant to Accelerate Solution for Workers Affected by AI

Telescope Launches Talent Pilot

Gallup Survey: Most people don’t know they’re using AI in their everyday apps

Nearly all Americans use AI, though most dislike it, poll shows

Gallup reveals Americans want government, business to address AI's effects

Americans Use AI in Everyday Products Without Realizing It

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