In Pictures: Lotus pioneers. Where are they now?

IBM kills Lotus name, but software, key players, live on

KAPOR

Kapor is a partner at Kapor Capital, "an investment fund based in Oakland, Calif., that invests in seed stage IT companies that aspire to generate economic value and positive social impact." He's a board member at Level Playing Field Institute, which promotes innovative approaches to fairness in higher education and workplaces by removing barriers to full participation. He's also the founder and trustee of the Mitchell Kapor Foundation, an organization that works to ensure fairness and equity, particularly for low-income communities of color.

His response to the demise of the Lotus name: "I think 30 years was a really excellent run, and all things must pass.”

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