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The world as we know it is in the middle of an unprecedented crisis- medical, economic and social. Entrepreneurs around the world are facing difficult choices to make- having to shut down, layoff personnel and other critical decisions regarding their businesses. We know that the brunt of this crisis will be borne by the vulnerable and underrepresented, who don’t have access to critical resources and support for their businesses to survive. April is Celebrate Diversity Month and this is the right time for all of us to support each other, appreciate our differences and work together to overcome this tough period.
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As entrepreneurs worldwide are tackling the implications of the coronavirus pandemic, we wish to highlight the stark inequalities that underrepresented founders face when it comes to accessing resources and share some funding opportunities.
We take this opportunity to make a request of our readers: Please email us at includes@techstars.com if you know of any funding sources to help women of color and other underrepresented groups sustain their business in these tough times.
April is Celebrate Diversity Month.This article shares some practical ways to create and celebrate an inclusive culture at your workplace.Research indicates that companies in the top quartile for gender or racial and ethnic diversity are more likely to have financial returns above their national industry medians. Click here to learn more.
There has always been a need to pay women equitably, but we are seeing now more than ever the gender inequalities that exist. Income generated by women is crucial for the survival of families, in tough times such as these. Equal Pay Day is an important reminder that the gender pay gap causes women lose out on lifetime earnings to weather an economic crisis. Click here to read more.
How Global Insurance Brand MetLife is Partnering with Startups to Power Innovation in Financial Wellness
Join MetLife’s innovation office, Techstars and financial wellness startup, Zogo Finance on August 18 at 12pm ET for an online Ask Me Anything to learn what successful startup engagement really looks like. MetLife’s Chief Innovation Officer John Geyer, and VP of Innovation Terrance Luciani will share how they are teaming up with startups to drive new value across their business and are developing multiple POCs and pilots. Save your spot!
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