Thanks, Mark. We agree and hope more teams realize the benefits you’ve listed.

As Founder & CEO of Change Catalyst, Melinda empowers diverse, inclusive and sustainable tech innovation through education, mentorship and funding. She is also Co-Founder of Tech Inclusion; Head of Bay Area Women’s Initiatives at the National Diversity Council; Diversity & Inclusion Advisor to Galvanize; and Board Director of TisBest Philanthropy. Melinda speaks, mentors and writes about diversity and inclusion in tech, social entrepreneurship, women entrepreneurs and investing.