In response to the renewed interest in Diversity & Inclusion, here’s a thread of threads on key concepts, perspectives, and advice.

This is especially for tech startups, as trying to copy AppAmaGooBookSoft strategies will just lead to confusion and frustration.

Read on! 👇
A. First, a few threads on why startups should care about this, and why Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) is far more than just hiring. https://twitter.com/jenistyping/status/1253761632171225088
A1. DEI is not “charity” work. https://twitter.com/jenistyping/status/1254962024506777601
A2. DEI is not going away anytime soon. Commit to starting learning today, and minimize diversity debt. https://twitter.com/jenistyping/status/1182785758798610432
B. Now, let’s cover a few key concepts! https://twitter.com/jenistyping/status/1130661930530684930
B1. Here’s an angry live tweetstorm lol good times https://twitter.com/jenistyping/status/1227342435887353856
B2. Why talking about DEI can bring up so much discomfort: https://twitter.com/jenistyping/status/1233838615119060993
C. Moving on to hiring advice! https://twitter.com/jenistyping/status/1139211621161508865
C1. https://twitter.com/jenistyping/status/1233558939117056001
C2. How to not fuck up being asked, “what % of your team is women/people from underrepresented backgrounds?” https://twitter.com/jenistyping/status/1216976591760187392
C3. https://twitter.com/jenistyping/status/1173840006919725056
C4. https://twitter.com/jenistyping/status/1145733583564185601
C5. https://twitter.com/jenistyping/status/1161666060212473857
C6. The @Holloway guide has far more hiring advice – plus, we equip you with the understanding & language for responding to common myths and dog-whistle arguments! https://twitter.com/jenistyping/status/1230553976409427968
D. Closing this out with a a thread directed towards employees / underrepresented groups https://twitter.com/jenistyping/status/1208101212907876353
I love this work. It's been truly satisfying to support the next generation of founders and leaders who imagine a better future for their companies and people. https://twitter.com/jenistyping/status/1222264869983944705
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