What The Kapors Have Learned From Years Of Working On Diversity in Tech
Almost one year ago, Google released its diversity data, kicking off a wide-ranging industry conversation about why tech companies and venture capital firms are so unrepresentative of the racial and … Read more about What The Kapors Have Learned From Years Of Working On Diversity in Tech
Ellen Pao and the Myth of Meritocracy
Ellen Pao may have just slayed a dragon after all. Although the jury decided in favor of Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Pao’s courageous fight has publicly exposed the pervasive culture of … Read more about Ellen Pao and the Myth of Meritocracy
Freada Kapor Klein: “Diversity” Isn’t Just Gender; “Women” Aren’t Just White
Several years ago, I interviewed a young STEM-focused African-American student, "Anita," for a scholarship program. Anita was the first in her family to pursue college, and when I asked what propelled … Read more about Freada Kapor Klein: “Diversity” Isn’t Just Gender; “Women” Aren’t Just White