How to approach Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for your startup.

In the early days of building a company it can be difficult to focus on DEI in addition to everything else. It is possible though to take conscious steps towards building a diverse company with an inclusive culture without derailing your broader vision. A sensible approach to DEI for a seed-stage startup is not just about taking the typical methods for a bigger organization and scaling them down. It requires a different approach that is more agile and flexible. This blog explores the steps for a young startup to purposefully consider DEI while building a company. <h2>First, what is DEI?</h2> Diversity encompasses all the ways in which people are different including visible differences and less visible differences. This includes (but is not limited to) race and ethnicity, gender, cultural background, class, religion, sexual orientation, disability, language and life experiences. All of these differences shape who we are as human beings and they influence our perspectives. Taking care to hire a diverse team requires planning but having such a team will help identify blind spots and build a product for a broader audience. <a href="https://medium.com/sarah-cordivano/how-to-approach-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-for-your-startup-80adaf8484d0">Click Here</a>