The ugly truth about tech's diversity problem
Tech companies control almost every facet of daily life, from how we communicate to the ways in which we travel and, even, how we buy our groceries. Their power is seemingly infinite, which is all the reason more why they must make a concerted effort to champion diverse voices from within.
Diversity isn’t just important for the tech itself—it’s important for the people who make and use technology.
Only 2% of startups are founded by POC
Creating more diversity in the tech space will result in not only better products but more opportunities for growth
Women of colour make up 0.2% of venture deals
Women also start companies at twice the rate of men, yet comprise only 16% of tech founders.
Only 6% of tech firms have a female CEO
Women are underrepresented in senior executive positions at tech-focused companies.