Taking risks leads to further innovation and evolutionary strides. It’s time to take that risk on women and bet on a brighter future in VC.
民衆のブラック・ツイッター史 第1部:Coming Together (2008–12年)
日本におけるツイッター史があるように、米国の黒人には「ブラック・ツイッター」があった。「#UknowUrBlackWhen(あなたが黒人だとわかるのはいつ)」から「#BlackLivesMatter(黒人の命も大切だ)」まで、ゆるやかなオンラインネットワークが、いかにして巨大なポップカルチャーとなり、社会正義の原動力となり、未来を見通すレンズとなったのかを追う民衆史。第1部はその黎明期から変革前夜まで。
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Dear Sophie: Startup recruiting strategies for international students and recent grads?
I’m a recruiter at a startup, and I’m looking for an edge to onboard top engineers who are about to graduate from a U.S. university and who mention CPT, OPT and STEM OPT. How do we recruit them?
3 founders share strategies for navigating bias and building confidence
Entrepreneurs from underrepresented groups are more likely to face an uphill climb than their white, male counterparts, but their challenges stretch beyond systemic bias and lack of access to capital.
都市こそが生態系保全や生物多様性の鍵を握るという「自然保護論者のパラドックス」
ヤマネコ、コヨーテ、ムササビ、カワウソ……これまであり得なかった多様な動物が都市部で目撃されるにつれ、研究者たちは、都市こそが生物多様性の促進において重要な役割を果たすと考えるようになっている。都市化が生物種や生態系に大きな脅威を与え続けている一方で、都市が多様な生息環境であふれているという「自然保護論者のパラドックス」が起こっているのだ。都市保全生物学というこの新たな分野は、都市こそ「保全が完全に成功する場所だ」と考えている。
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Neurodiversity and the software design dilemma
Neurodiverse professionals bring different perspectives and strengths to the table and often challenge the status quo. It is this diversity of thought that gives an organization strength in special ways.
Aiming to create a gender-equitable startup landscape?
Only by leaving behind inclusivity lip service and taking decisive actions to bring women into funds and encourage them as founders will we start to achieve gender equity in the startup world.
Dear Sophie: What’s the difference between IEP and the latest proposed startup visa?
What’s the difference between International Entrepreneur Parole and the latest proposed startup visa? Do you think the startup visa will become a reality? If so, when?
Beware the hidden bias behind TikTok resumes
Hiring processes need to be about letting people put their best foot forward, whether that is in writing or on video.
Dear Sophie: Should I apply for citizenship if I have a conviction?
A few years ago, I was charged with a misdemeanor for smoking marijuana in public and driving under the influence. I have a green card and want to apply for U.S. citizenship next year. Can I?