“If we accept that addressing disparities in technology is an economic imperative, and we work from a shared understanding of the complexity of the problem, then we can begin to develop and implement comprehensive and effective solutions” by @KaporCenter (https://t.co/CYqO3T2qfn)
She thought feminism means hating the men who didn’t take her serious along the way. Where really, it’s just striving for equal treatment and equality... @GerriMoodley @MickJongeling
“I should be a feminist w/ everything I’ve experienced but I’m not. I don’t need to have short hair to be a good entrepreneur.” Female entrepreneur at a “diversity in tech” event in The Hague. NL has a long road ahead... #diversity#inclusion#startups#baffled
Wage gap is worse in tech if you consider equity. “Women make up 35% of equity-holding employees, but only hold 20% of startup equity dollars... Averaged out, a woman hired by a startup gets $35,319 in equity value compared to a man’s $74,998.” https://t.co/0uk5wCUsaC
The @InclusionLabAMS aims to create a more diverse & inclusive startup ecosystem in Amsterdam, looking forward to tackle this challenge at the Global Goals Jam 2018!
Join us now and get your tickets (incl. food and drinks for the weekend): https://t.co/pMVF0HksUV
It's fun, it's cool, it's playful..the Robot Bag is now available for order! You are one click away (check link on bio) from having your very own limited edition @makersunite.eu x @baskosters#RobotBag! Thank you to our tailor team who work very hard to make these amazing bags.
“Companies founded by women received just 2% of the funding doled out by venture capitalists” (“Peak Valley” article about the Bay Area in @TheEconomist) #diversity#inclusion#startups
Men—when you introduce your employee who's a woman and say, "She does all the work"/"runs things"/"keeps us all sane"/etc.:
1-You are not paying her enough.
2-You haven't given her the title or team she deserves.
3-Talking about her contributions doesn't make up for 1 and 2.
White fragility functions as a form of bullying: “I am going to make it so miserable for you to confront me that you will simply back off.” https://t.co/1rgOHar0kM
Almost 70% of men in tech believe women have the same or more opportunities for advancement as men. “Silicon Valley poll: Women face daunting roadblocks in male-dominated tech” https://t.co/HtHpJKQMBx