Opinion

February 4, 2022

Our diversity dilemma: only 10% of our team are men

Most startups don't have enough women. Here's how we're dealing with the opposite problem.


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On all the typical measures of diversity and inclusion, our startup is an extreme outlier in the not-so-diverse world of tech. We’ve got an exceptionally high representation of women whom we support with flexible working times, free education, perks and benefits. 

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