5 Tech Investors Discuss Why AI Companies Built By Diverse Teams Are A Better Bet

In the past few years, the lack of diversity in the technology startup ecosystem has become a well-known point of rightful criticism. The collective voices of women, people of color and LGBTQ founders and VCs has given this issue national attention, as well as exciting solutions. From Backstage Capital to SoGal Ventures and many other firms, investors and organizations, diversity in tech is not only becoming more common but also finally recognized as a necessary part of a proper business model. There has been much discussion of diversity in tech in general, and of course, having people from varied backgrounds/experiences - especially those who are committed to equality - in all companies and organizations is important. Perhaps now is the time to begin discussing where having a variety of experiences could have the most impact - not only for building better technologies and businesses, but also for building better societies as a whole.