Opinion

April 27, 2020

The new world needs diverse founders more than ever

Diversity and inclusion is in danger of being sidelined — but now is the time its benefits will really shine through.


Katja Toropainen, founder of Inklusiiv

This is the time of our lives to see which companies really see diversity and inclusion (D&I) as a core part of their strategy and values, and for whom it has just been lip service all along.

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