Racial disparities in access to capital, healthcare, education, and other socioeconomic issues are interrelated. Systemic problems require systemic solutions.

Access to financial services is as vital as access to healthcare, yet many institutions overlook the underbanked. Innovative solutions show that progress is possible, and could be profitable.

African founders are disproportionately under-represented in VC funding across Kenya. It's not just a pipeline problem.

EDI roles diminished at a faster rate than non-EDI roles beginning in 2021, with continued acceleration during the mass layoffs of 2022.

Diversity initiatives that fail can teach us important lessons about mainstreaming these efforts for greater success, and remind us that one-and-done solutions won’t get us where we aim to go.

Systemic inequalities are exacerbating the impacts of climate change on overlooked communities, but the work between climate action and inclusion is inherently linked. By investing in climate solutions that center equity, we invest in better outcomes for all Canadians.

Data equity, aimed at making sure intersectionalities are represented more inclusively in datasets, may be a key component in helping capital deployers flow capital (grants and investments) more equitably. Alongside the profit opportunities, there are tangible social benefits.

Reframing scarcity as an opportunity could help make progress on climate action. We can look to the economic benefits of inclusion to support the conversation.

The data we have show that women and gender minorities remain underfunded and underrepresented across the capital spectrum. There are specific tools that can help us make progress.

Six holistic principles to remove access and success barriers for a more inclusive workplace.

We see encouraging signals of diverse fund managers investing in diverse communities, unlocking capital to underfunded and overlooked founders while creating positive financial returns.

How do we move beyond representation to shift power at the board and leadership levels?

The short answer: Not really.

What does water have to do with empathy?

Bold, visible, simple, often well-intentioned, pledges have become increasingly popular in the corporate world, but what about their impact?