Time and time again, we hear the same argument from investors, tech founders and LPs about why they haven’t made changes to address tech’s diversity problem.
Opinion
June 4, 2021
Stop pretending we need more data on diversity: step up and make some damn change!
The benefits of investing in diversity and inclusion have been proven. It’s time for action.
Erika Brodnock and Johannes Lenhard
4 min read
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