European tech has a diversity problem, and the stats speak for themselves. But with data seemingly coming from all directions, how do you begin to get clued up on the numbers?
Analysis
March 8, 2023
All you need to know about diversity (or lack thereof) in European tech
European tech is seriously slacking when it comes to diversity — here's a handy round up of all the data you need for the full picture
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