“If you have come to help me, you are wasting your time. If you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together.” That’s what global activist and artist Lilla Watson said at the 1985 United Nations Decade for Women Conference in Nairobi, and it still rings true. Through her words,…
“Why does it matter how many [insert underrepresented group] work here? It’s about Diversity of thought, right?” It’s a sentiment that’s holding many people and organizations back from realizing transformative success. The insidiousness of the question lies in its overlooking a major point about “diversity of thought.” Diversity of thought can only come from diversity…
Systemic economic oppression and the continuous wealth gap make it harder for people of color and underrepresented founders to launch their startups. For years, they have lacked equitable resources they need to grow a business and embrace entrepreneurship. Meanwhile, venture capitalists (VC) within the tech industry lack diverse representation among investors and have also demonstrated…
