This is going to be BIG.

OCTOBER 7, 2015

After checking out The Information's "open dataset" on diversity in venture capital , I felt pretty disappointed. Who is actually building a portfolio whose founders reflect the diversity of the greater population? Yet, here's the thing: I'm not actually aiming for diversity. Not directly, anyway.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

APRIL 22, 2021

Last June, I wrote about board diversity and suggested some things we are doing and that you can do to diversity your board. In the ten months that have passed since I wrote that I am pleased to say that we have seen a noticeable increase in board diversity in our portfolio. It is that important to me and USV.

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Venture Well

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The post what the patent gap tells us about diversity in innovation appeared first on VentureWell. Identifying the U.S. patent gap can help dismantle barriers to invention faced by underrepresented groups and expand the country’s pool of innovators.

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Venture Well

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Designing for diversity includes factors such as gender, ethnicity, economic status, and age, all of which can dramatically impact how individuals respond to biomedical technologies, treatments, and therapies. The post the life-saving impact of designing for diversity appeared first on VentureWell.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 2, 2021

How much does prioritizing diversity and inclusion impact your company’s bottom line? Businesses globally are realizing that focusing on diversity and inclusion (D&I) efforts and equity in the workplace carries a distinct advantage that can make an organization more effective in achieving its mission. Diversity of thought.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 29, 2020

We asked Deonarine about the benefits of diversity to an organization. The business case for diversity is undisputed. However, age, gender and ethnicity aren’t the only areas in which you can create diversity in your organization. Flexible and tolerant of a diversity of workstyles and ideas. – CONSENSUS BUILDERS.

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INBIA

AUGUST 8, 2022

The post Global Organization Recognizes Diversity and Inclusion Excellence in Entrepreneurship Support appeared first on InBIA.

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INBIA

APRIL 29, 2021

The post InBIA Releases Playbook to Improve Diversity and Inclusion in Entrepreneurship Centers appeared first on InBIA.

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This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

I’ve made over 100 investments in my career and nearly half of those went into diverse teams. I’ll be the first to back up the notion that diverse founders have just as much ambition, drive, intellectual horsepower, creativity—you name it—than anyone else.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 9, 2023

This is the United States’ first piece of legislation that aims to increase diversity within the venture capital landscape.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 25, 2021

Having an inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplace has many benefits. Why is it important for businesses to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion? The best way to understand your consumers is to have a diverse employee base. Panama, Argentina … my team is fully diverse. People using Lazarillo in the U.S.

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This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

That latter part is where I often find that events focused on diversity go wrong. That means both making people comfortable who wouldn’t otherwise feel welcome in the “tech community” and curating for top tier doers and the most successful. You show up because you want to build and work and you need certain connections.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 13, 2021

They say good things come in threes; diversity, equity and inclusion are no exception. Diversity doesn’t beget inclusion, and even the most homogenous teams can have some equitable and inclusive dynamics. Instead, I like to think of equity and inclusion as the foundation upon which diversity is built. Set more meaningful goals.

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500

APRIL 28, 2020

Long before diversity and inclusion became buzzwords, we decided to make venture capital inclusive from day one at 500 Startups. They became our guiding principles, because we know that great talent exists in all forms, no matter your gender, race, nationality, age, or background. This extended to policies 500 implemented.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 18, 2022

As a global talent acquisition leadership guru and expert on hiring diverse leadership teams, Debbie shares her insights on how to drive real change within your organization. Companies with a rich tapestry of diversity are more likely to outperform, as well as create thriving, highly engaged cultures. “If

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Venture Well

JUNE 30, 2020

Studies show that diversity is key to sparking innovation and developing holistic solutions in early-stage ventures, The post expanding equity in STEM innovation: showcasing female founders of color appeared first on VentureWell. Innovation and entrepreneurship are fundamental drivers of economic growth.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 2, 2024

PlayAI accomplishes these significant improvements by using custom large language models (LLMs) trained on an extensive dataset of diverse human speech. mini is a lighter weight low-latency model that supports 30+ languages and a voice agent platform for a diversity of applications. Its Play 3.0

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 13, 2019

It could have made HR, diversity and employee experience a priority from the start. I have a portfolio where 50% of the investments have founders that come from diverse backgrounds—and yes, I want them to get money from all of the still-active funds on Uber’s cap table that benefitted from the IPO. Would that have cut into its growth?

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This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

That believe has not only translated into the most diverse portfolio run by an investor who looks like me, with over 50% of the teams including diverse founders, but also into top quartile returns in our last fund.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 2, 2021

Businesses have a healthier workforce, higher productivity and greater profitability when focusing on equity, diversity and inclusion. When workforces and entrepreneurs place greater emphasis on mitigating the effects of bias, they are more likely to create a more diverse and inclusive workplace and stronger and more resilient businesses.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 19, 2019

Diversity isn't about numbers--it's about changing the way we design our products to better our society. This is what happens when your tech largely gets built by people at the top of the social food chain--it escapes their imaginations that someone might want to use it to hurt someone else because they're so rarely the victim of anything.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

” Today, my answer is “open a Coinbase account and buy a diverse set of crypto assets.” I am recommending a diverse portfolio and those are some good examples of what might be in one. .” Then there was a period when my answer was “open a Coinbase account and buy Bitcoin and Ethereum.”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 5, 2020

We have thoroughly developed standards of procedure regarding all personnel, hiring and training matters and make it a point to highlight best practices for curating a team that is diverse and inclusive of women and minorities. I also expect to see a rise in diversity in the workplace as more and more women become business owners.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 27, 2023

As more and more companies require employees to return to the office, they run into the buzzsaw of what I think of as the “Four Horsemen of the Required Return to Office”— specifically, challenges with resistance, attrition, quiet quitting , and diversity.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

These are virtual networking events designed to “include diverse perspectives in the innovation community.” My friend and former colleague Charlie O’Donnell created a new kind of networking event for the moment we are in. ” They are called Circulate.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 9, 2021

Actively recruit members of marginalized or disadvantaged communities to be a part of your organization and create formal partnerships that encourage diversity and inclusion. Train employees not only to value and respect diversity but also to see each individual as they see themselves — not as a “category” or an “other.”.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 18, 2021

She currently serves EO as president of EO OneWorld , a virtual membership platform with the goal of creating a more socially conscious, culturally diverse and inclusive experience for all EO members. Because a diverse EO is a strong EO. There is a moment in every entrepreneur’s life when you realize you are “unemployable.”

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Source Link

JANUARY 29, 2022

Starting a business is no small feat, but often there are additional challenges faced by diverse entrepreneurs. Invite culturally competent resource partners into the network and build out capacity for partner organizations that are equipped to support diverse entrepreneurs.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 22, 2021

The structure is the same as a local chapter, but the membership is diverse. That blend, that diversity, is what makes it very attractive.”. Bashir moved to Costa Rica from Canada three years ago to pursue his dream of living by the ocean and owning a restaurant.

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This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 1, 2015

Turns out, he''s also in love with New York the way I am--and believes that the diversity of industry, culture, and talent here is the best place to start the next big thing. He''ll be moving to the Big Apple at the end of this month. Still reeling from the offer, I sunk back down to earth when I realized that I had priorities.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 8, 2023

— Megan Milar, EO Cincinnati, CEO, The Garage Group Shift toward more inclusive and diverse workplaces As a woman CEO, I believe that we need to eradicate the culture of sexism and discrimination from businesses. This means implementing policies and practices that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Revolution

JANUARY 27, 2025

Theyre diverse, resourceful, and both practical and ambitious. Chef, entrepreneur, humanitarian, and my friend Jos Andres put it well: investing in young entrepreneurs is investing in solutions. As a proud Georgetown alumnus and a long-time believer in the potential of our region, I see these student entrepreneurs as a microcosm of D.C.s

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 10, 2022

The business case for building a diverse workplace has been proven time and again , but there’s no magic formula. Building a culture where difference is respected and everyone is valued for their perspectives also sets the foundation for diversity in leadership–something we desperately need more of. .

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The Seraf Compass

MAY 3, 2023

Buffett’s concept of winning the Ovarian Lottery is an excellent starting point for the second article in our series on building a diverse portfolio. Besides being the second richest person in the world, he is a creative writer with an ability to explain complex topics in a simple and effective way.

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Venture Well

APRIL 5, 2023

She answers a few questions for us about her career and work in building a diverse, eco-friendly entrepreneurial ecosystem. Sylvia Robles from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley was named our 2023 Sustainable Practice Impact Award winner.

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

We believe this will bring in a diverse audience of crypto and non-crypto gamers to enjoy this differentiated and fun gambling experience.” “We think they are perfectly positioned to unlock this massive opportunity to build the most innovative online casino and betting platform of this era of crypto.

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