Apr 21, 2020

Celebrating Diversity in times of Adversity

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Entrepreneurship

Being a Womxn of Color Startup Founder during COVID-19 -and Funding Opportunities

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.

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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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Workplace

Creating An Inclusive And Engaging Workplace Culture

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.

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Interesting Read: Equal Pay Day

The Coronavirus crisis highlights the gender pay gap and importance of pay equity

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.

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Techstars Startup Digest Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is curated by:

Andrea Perdomo - Network Catalyst - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
andrea.perdomo@startupdigestmail.com

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