How I Built This with Guy Raz How I Built Resilience: Live with Y-Vonne Hutchinson
Jun 13, 2020
Y-Vonne Hutchinson, founder of ReadySet, is leading the charge for authentic inclusion in workplaces. She discusses the progress and challenges in diversity efforts, emphasizing the importance of engaging in tough conversations to dismantle deep-rooted biases. Y-Vonne explores how effective diversity training can drive meaningful change and highlights the critical need for data-driven approaches to enhance accountability. She also shares insights on elevating Black voices in organizations, stressing the importance of avoiding tokenism while committing to lasting cultural transformation.
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Systemic Bias in Workplaces
- Workplaces weren't designed for inclusivity, they were built on segregation and segmentation.
- Even with good intentions, biases exist in organizational structures, advancement criteria, and definitions of professionalism.
Practice Discomfort
- Practice navigating difficult conversations about diversity and inclusion.
- View handling discomfort as a skill that improves with practice, like a muscle.
Bias in Venture Capital
- Venture capital exhibits bias, favoring entrepreneurs who resemble investors.
- This pattern-matching limits diversity and leads to overlooking qualified Black entrepreneurs.