Nov 27, 2019

Diversity & Inclusion - Issue #2

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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This month’s edition of the Startup Digest has focused on diversity, equity, & equity in the workplace and the importance of diversity to your bottom line. We have also included an interesting read about Native American entrepreneurs.

This Week:

1. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Workplace

A recent article from the Word Economic Forum quotes a Boston Consulting Group study that found companies with more diverse management teams to have 19% higher revenues due to innovation. This finding is significant for tech companies, start-ups and industries where innovation is the key to growth. It shows that diversity is not just a metric to be strive for; it is actually an integral part of a successful revenue-generating business.

Getting Over Your Fear of Talking About Diversity

Diversity, equity & inclusion are among the favorite topics for leadership in most organisations. Leaders are eager to create actionable frameworks and nurture more inclusive cultures. However, there is one thing that holds them back in their attempts: Fear.

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2. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion improves your bottom line

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have a significant impact on the company’s bottom line- US public companies with a diverse executive board have a 95% higher return on equity than those with non-diverse boards, according to a McKinsey study.

How Startups Can Bake Diversity Into Their DNA | Stanford eCorner

It makes business sense to consciously create a work culture right from the very start where people can bring their whole selves to work, without any fear of repercussions or discrimination. Here is how early age startups can make DE&I an integral part of the organisation’s DNA.

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3. Interesting Read: Native American Entrepreneurship in Tech

November is National Native American Heritage Month- a time to acknowledge the contributions of Native Americans to the culture, history & heritage of America.

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by Meeting These 7 Fantastic Female Business Leaders

Take a look at what these amazing women are up to. celebrating 7 successful Native Women Business Leaders who have applied under-represented cultural perspectives to help build successful companies.

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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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