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> When people say SV has a diversity problem, they aren't talking about diversity in ideas, but diversity in social opportunity. I think that's only a problem
by notduncansmith 11y ago
> When people say SV has a diversity problem, they aren't talking about diversity in ideas, but diversity in social opportunity.
I think that's only a problem because an equivalent to Silicon Valley, but with other groups more equally represented (or rather, similarly overrepresented) hasn't presented itself.
> it lacks diversity, but that it isn't a problem, because the only diversity you care about is innovation.
That was more or less my last point, yeah. If you're not making a case for cultural diversity based on business, then I'm not sure how you expect to get most businesses on board.
- Retra 11y agoWell, I'm not sure there is reliable data that suggests culture fit actually improves innovation. Given that those terms are even well-defined in the first place. It comes off very much like rationalization, not rationality.