Explore the critical issue of diversity in entrepreneurship and the tech industry in this thought-provoking Web Summit panel discussion. Gain insights from industry leaders as they delve into the challenges of creating meaningful diversity mandates beyond tokenistic rhetoric. Learn about the financial perspective on diversity, understand its importance, and discover the benefits it brings to organizations. Examine the unique difficulties faced by the tech industry in promoting inclusivity and uncover practical tools and strategies to foster a more diverse workplace. Hear from experts on the significance of intentionality in diversity efforts and explore various capital sources available to underrepresented entrepreneurs. This engaging 32-minute talk challenges conventional thinking and offers valuable perspectives on who gets to become an entrepreneur in today's business landscape.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
What made you dig into their topic
Financial perspective on diversity
Why diversity
Why is this industry so difficult
How can they change the atmosphere
The benefits of diversity
Tools to promote diversity
Importance of intentionality
Capital sources
Taught by
Web Summit
