Opinion

February 6, 2019

“Diversity from day one”

Diversity quotas, targets and yes, even naming and shaming companies with a poor track record — no matter how small or young they are.


Amy Lewin

3 min read

No matter how small, how early-stage, how resource-strapped a company is, there’s no excuse for a lack of diversity, says Russ Shaw, founder of tech sector body Tech London Advocates. “My message to startups is this: diversity, right from day one.”  

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Russ Shaw, founder of Tech London Associates
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Amy Lewin

Amy Lewin is Sifted’s editor and host of Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast . Follow her on X, LinkedIn and Bluesky

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