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Being selected for Fortune Magazine’s 40 Under 40 list is a highly-respected honor for influential figures who span across five different dominant industries — including finance, technology, healthcare, government and politics, and media and entertainment — according to Fortune . Compared to other years’ lists that only highlight 40 people total, Fortune decided to switch it up this year and select 40 emerging leaders in each of the five categories to widen their pool of nominees. Fortune’s annual 40 Under 40 list is out! It’s been a year of monumental challenges and change, and just one list of 40 emerging leaders wasn't going to be enough. So, this year, we did things a bit differently. (THREAD) https://t.co/9fb4r7A8F8 — FORTUNE (@FortuneMagazine) September 2, 2020 In addition to the list being larger, it’s also more diverse in the selection of people featured as POC and Black people got more shine this year as well. It’s with great pride that we embrace all the Black leaders...
The need for more inclusion in tech for minorities is all too apparent today, and companies all over are working to enact more initiatives dedicated to this cause. YC Company Plato — the largest mentorship platform for engineering managers and engineers — has launched a new program called Circles for Inclusion, which aims to give underrepresented groups access to the best tech leaders through group mentorship. According to Quang Hoang, the CEO of Plato, the program will allow participants to join a “circle” that meets on a regular basis to discuss various topics such as leadership and career opportunities. Photo Credit: Plato The reason behind the new program according to Hoang is “mentorship for people of color in the tech industry is one of several systemic factors that prevent them from obtaining senior positions and achieving their career potential.” The mentorship program will essentially connect neglected groups with a network of powerful leaders in the tech industry through...
In response to protests for racial justice, venture firms are racing to support the Black community. 645 Ventures , a leading early-stage venture capital firm, released a detailed statement outlining their long-term plan to combat systemic racism. “After taking time to reflect on our own personal experiences with racial injustice…we developed and initiated a plan for how our organization will respond,” wrote co-founders Aaron Holiday and Nnamdi Okike, and CFO Abe Spence. “We have listened to and spoken with leaders in the black community, our LPs, and our advisors and mentors, all of whom have provided valuable input and perspective.” Subsequently, the Black-led and diverse VC firm — whose portfolio includes Squire , AptDeco, and expense management software Abacus, among others — will meet their new commitment through three key initiatives. First, 645 Ventures pledges to support organizations directly and on an ongoing basis, starting with the Center for Policing Equity (CPE) . They...
Former NFL player Colin Kaepernick is taking a seat on the board of directors at Medium. Medium will partner with the activist and Kaepernick Publishing to create content focused on race and civil rights in America, the statement reads . Also, Kaepernick will work with Medium’s Level and Momentum publications to elevate emerging Black voices. “I couldn’t be more happy to welcome Colin to Medium,” wrote Medium CEO Ev Willams. “He’s an incisive, independent thinker, whose integrity has inspired so many. The world needs more of that.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kaepernick Publishing (@kaepernickpublishing) This news comes on the heels of the NFL’s renewed but performative support for Kap’s return to the field. “If he wants to resume his career in the NFL, then it’s obviously going to take a team to make that decision,” Roger Goodell said during an interview with ESPN . “But I welcome that, support the club making that decision and encourage them to do that.” Also,...