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Announcing the Second Black Founders Fund in the U.S. | Google for Startups

Last year, Google for Startups invested $5M in the Black Founders Fund in the U.S.—and now, they’re doing it again, bringing the fund’s total to $10M. After all, we’ve seen that when we #FundBlackFounders, everyone wins. 50 new startups will receive $100K in non-dilutive capital, technical support from Google teams like Ads and Cloud, and more.... Read More

#IamRemarkable Week 2021: Driving Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace of Tomorrow

#IamRemarkable Week 2021 present: Panel discussion hosted by Karina Govindji, Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for Google EMEA, and execs from Accenture and Dell. In this panel we will discuss Diversity and Inclusion culture in companies with a focus on inclusion and return to office, the roles of leaders in driving DEI and empowering employees and the community.... Read More

#IamRemarkable Week 2021: The Power of Intentional DEI

#IamRemarkable Week 2021 presents: We must think more intentionally about integrating DEI into every part of our work. Join Janet Kennedy (Vice President, Google Cloud, North America Regions) and Tony Safoian (President & CEO, SADA) and hear that DEI isn’t done by adding a statement in a company’s mission and core values. It’s an unequivocal, intentional commitment to the creation and fostering of a DEI culture throughout an organization. It’s even more than that – it’s a competitive advantage. ... Read More

#IamRemarkable Week 2021: Difference Between Diversity and Inclusion

#IamRemarkable Week 2021 present: A thoughtful discussion between Kirsten Kliphouse President, North America, Google Cloud and Shannon Johnston, EVP & CTO at Global Payments on how Diversity, Inclusion and Equity impacts companies’ cultures across industries. This conversation will touch upon how both leaders have approached embedding DEI into their cultures and how that has impacted their teams success.... Read More