The Week in Impact Investing: Inclusion Alpha

Silicon Valley’s Blindspot: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Despite years of efforts to address the lack of diversity in Silicon Valley, the tech industry continues to struggle with achieving true inclusion. Recent backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives has exposed a blindspot in the region’s elite. Figures such as Elon Musk and Bill Ackman have spoken out against DEI, claiming that it goes against American values or is ineffective. However, this opposition fails to recognize the value of DEI in driving business success and innovation.