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Apple takes big steps to boost diversity in tech
Apple has announced major investments in education, developer-focused business support, and more to boost diversity in tech for communities of color. Apple
Apple has taken a series of what should be major steps to help dismantle some of the barriers faced by communities of color as part of its $100 million Racial Equity and Justice Initiative.
Knowledge is power
Understanding that education and access to it is critical to empower access to opportunity and make communities more resilient, Apple has announced:
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DALLAS, Jan. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Today,
Kanarys, the first Black and female-founded DEI technology company that gathers specific, actionable insights to help diagnose, prioritize, and optimize DEI efforts in the workplace, announces the closing of its historic $3 million seed round. Led by
Zeal Capital Partners Inclusive Investing™ fund, the round also includes Revolution s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund, Morgan Stanley, 100 Black Angels Fund, Segal Ventures, and Jigsaw Ventures.
The funding comes as more companies embrace transparency, prioritize DEI, strengthen workplace culture, and use data-driven approaches. This brings the total amount raised by Kanarys co-founders, Mandy Price and Star Carter, to $4.6 million to date a positive shift towards more equitable venture capital trends. In 2017, studies showed that
These 8 Heartland Cities Are Essential to the Future of American Innovation Here s why the future of American Innovation lies away from the coasts. Grow Your Business, Not Your Inbox
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For many years, much of American innovation particularly tech innovation was concentrated on the coasts. Just five metropolitan areas (Boston, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle and San Jose) accounted for 90% of all U.S. high-tech job growth between 2005 to 2017.
Those days are coming to a close. The modern map of innovation and entrepreneurship is starting to shift as companies and innovators move inward toward the heartland. U.S. states primarily known for their agro business are becoming known for their hubs of innovation, with high rates of startup growth and growing networks of business owners and entrepreneurs.