The tech industry is at a massive crossroads toward increasing diversity in the tech workforce and creating inclusive cultures. Often the diversity in tech conversation is discussed along two primary topics. One being the low numbers of women and minorities employed at tech companies. The second focused on how few underrepresented minorities raise angel or venture capital. But what if we could start over in tech? What if the next Google, Twitter, Snapchat or Facebook was…

by Jared Karol Jared Karol is the founder and chief storyteller at Storytelling for Good, connecting people and ideas through the power of story. The son of a gay father who died of AIDS, he values diverse perspectives and building inclusive communities. Learn more at www.jaredkarol.com. When it comes to retaining the diverse employees that you’ve worked so diligently to hire, we have to remember one crucial thing: diversity and inclusion, while often paired together, are…

By Kriz Bell Kriz Bell lends her storytelling skills to the orgs who need them most. A traveler, blogger and single mom, she believes that #RepresentationMatters. She is always thrilled about using her power for good, prioritizing underrepresented stories and voices. Find her online as @krizbell Representing Accessibility, Diversity and Inclusion Prioritizing diversity and inclusion programs is an important way that organizations can share their values. In order for D&I programs to reach their targets, the…

By Kriz Bell Kriz Bell lends her storytelling skills to the orgs who need them most. A traveler, blogger and single mom, she believes that #RepresentationMatters. She is always thrilled about using her power for good, prioritizing underrepresented stories and voices. Find her online as @krizbell Diversity and Inclusion efforts are top of mind for many organizations, from leadership adding Chief Diversity Officer titles to their C-Suite and programs addressing explicit and implicit biases. Data showing…

When startups embrace diversity it is a key sign they’re planning for success. With data constantly reporting how diverse teams lead to greater innovation, outperform non-diverse teams and provide greater financial returns, it’s a no-brainer for startups to have two primary objectives: create an inclusive culture and hire diverse talent. As the diversity in tech conversation has resurfaced from early Silicon Valley days, many startups are wondering where to get started on how to address…

Photo: Tech Inclusion New York Career Fair 2015 100 Solutions to Diversity and Inclusion in Tech Since the inaugural Tech Inclusion Conference in 2015 we have received and granted over 100+ scholarship applications to attendees. For each scholarship application we ask one simple question “What solutions would you like to see for diversity and inclusion in tech?” Below is a series leading up to the 2016 Tech Inclusion Conference of “100+ Solutions to Diversity and Inclusion in…

Photo: Tech Inclusion Austin 100 Solutions to Diversity and Inclusion in Tech Since the inaugural Tech Inclusion Conference in 2015 we have received and granted over 100+ scholarship applications to attendees. For each scholarship application we ask one simple question “What solutions would you like to see for diversity and inclusion in tech?” Below is a series leading up to the 2016 Tech Inclusion Conference of “100+ Solutions to Diversity and Inclusion in Tech”. The Theme…

Photo: Change Catalyst Celebrating Women In Tech Event Tech Inclusion Solution: Day 76: Create Speaking Opportunities For Women From Underdeveloped and Developing Nations 100 Solutions to Diversity and Inclusion in Tech Since the inaugural Tech Inclusion Conference in 2015 we have received and granted over 100+ scholarship applications to attendees. For each scholarship application we ask one simple question “What solutions would you like to see for diversity and inclusion in tech?” Below is a series leading…

Photo: Tech Inclusion 2015 Happy Hour 100 Solutions to Diversity and Inclusion in Tech Since the inaugural Tech Inclusion Conference in 2015 we have received and granted over 100+ scholarship applications to attendees. For each scholarship application we ask one simple question “What solutions would you like to see for diversity and inclusion in tech?” Below is a series leading up to the 2016 Tech Inclusion Conference of “100+ Solutions to Diversity and Inclusion in Tech”. The…