February 26, 2011, Greencastle, Ind. — "'Queen of the Net' Mary Meeker, now an analyst at Kleiner Perkins
Caufield and Byers, issued a report that argues that the United States
should invest in technology, research and development on its path to
economic recovery," reports the Washington Post's Hayley Tsukayama. "The report, 'U.S.A. Inc.,' is a comprehensive look at the federal government's finances, and
Meeker applies her business sense to suggest the best turnaround plan
for the country. One of Meeker's main focuses is on U.S. investment in
technology, infrastructure and education. Technology, Meeker says,
improves communication and lowers the costs of providing goods and
services. It also drives wealth and job growth, the report says."
The text adds, "According to Meeker, the government has been cutting back its
investment in technology research and development for decades, and
private companies have picked up the difference."
The article, which includes a link to Meeker's report, cites the 1981 DePauw University graduate's "reputation as a keen predictor of Internet trends."
Access it at the Post's website.
A psychology major at DePauw, Mary G. Meeker was a technology analyst and managing director at Morgan Stanley before joining Kleiner Perkins in November 2010.
Meeker spoke at the Symposium for DePauw Entrepreneurs on October 6, 2001. A story which includes video and audio clips from that presentation can be accessed here.