The personal is political, and companies are made up of people, not products.
How Twilio is moving beyond a diversity numbers game toward becoming an anti-racist company
When George Floyd was murdered in May 2020, it set off a firestorm of protests and shed a bright hot spotlight on the issues of racism in America and elsewhere. As a response, many companies gave messages of support to people of color, yet have failed to make substantive change since that time. One company […]
Harassment will happen at my startup and yours: Here’s how we prepare
Today’s workplace demands that leaders acknowledge gray areas and engage with uncomfortable topics; it’s how companies grow in new and healthy directions.
牧師でYouTuberのレズビアンカップルが、ドイツの小さな村から伝えるメッセージ
ドイツ発の人気YouTubeチャンネル「アンダース・アーメン（ちょっと違うアーメン）」。配信の主は、北ドイツの小さな村で牧師を務めるレズビアンカップルだ。さまざまな悩みを抱える人々に「あなたたちはひとりじゃない」と配信を通じて伝え続けるふたりに、YouTubeを始めたきっかけや、出産を通じて感じた社会の遅れ、そして「オンライン教区」の夢について訊いた。
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Digital transformation depends on diversity
We have an opportunity to apply AI and machine learning to propel the future and do good. That begins with diverse teams that reflect the full diversity and rich perspectives of our world.
Best Buy investing millions in Brown Venture Group, a firm exclusively backing BIPOC founders
Last summer, in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, Best Buy committed to “do better” when it came to supporting communities of color. As part of the retail giant’s self-proclaimed mission to better address underrepresentation and technology inequities, the company announced today that it is investing up to $10 million in Brown Venture Group. Minnesota-based […]
3 invaluable founder lessons I learned on my immigration journey
In my journey to the U.S., I became good at three things: accepting uncertainty, building resilience and maintaining a positive mental attitude. I needed them all to get my startup off the ground.
Venture capital undermines human rights
VC firms’ failure to carry out adequate due diligence means that a vast majority of them are failing in their responsibility to respect human rights.
Dear Sophie: Which immigration options allow me to launch my own startup?
I’m appreciative that I made it through the H-1B lottery, but I’m stuck in a rut. I really want to start something of my own. Are there any immigration options that would allow me to do that?
Dear Sophie: Should we sponsor international hires for H-1B transfers and green cards?
“My startup is desperately recruiting, and we see a lot of engineering candidates on H-1Bs. They’re looking for H-1B transfers and green cards. What should we do?”