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!
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
C2. How to not fuck up being asked, “what % of your team is women/people from underrepresented backgrounds?” https://twitter.com/jenistyping/status/1216976591760187392
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