Listen "Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Tech is More Important Than Ever"
Episode Synopsis
In toDEI's episode, we discuss the past, the present, and the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the tech field. Starting with the basics, like what DEI actually means and what's its purpose, but also addressing more complex topics, like the importance of having diverse leadership, how to measure DEI, and how to build a proper DEI strategy. Come as you are and join the talk with our guests, Cassandra Shapiro & Jasmin Assulin. GuestsCassandra Shapiro is Reaktor's Global Head of DEI. Together with Jasmin Assulin from deidei she is working to embed DEI into Reaktor's global strategy and operational practises. She has a background in communications and marketing at social enterprises. Jasmin Assulin is the CEO and co-founder of the Helsinki-based DEI agency deidei and an award-winning DEI professional. Following a collaboration with Reaktor in 2021, the collaboration expanded and deidei was brought on to be the external partner for Reaktor’s global DEI efforts. HostsAnna Fröblom is a great programmer, problem-solver, hobby photographer, lego enthusiast, and simply a nice person.Oles Datsko is a tech impostor and Fork Pull Merge Push podcast producer who oftentimes cannot resist and chips in to the conversation. In his free time, Oles loves making silly art and taking his cat Miksi on adventures. ReferencesDear Future Colleague, I learned to embrace my neurodiversity as a developer. And so can you. Dear Tech Industry: How to be a good ally to womenThe digital rights of LGBTQ+ communities: Five steps towards an inclusive design processDEI requires vision, persistence, and patienceAbout ReaktorFork Pull Merge Push is a podcast created for developers by developers. It’s brought to you by Reaktor, a global technology consultancy that designs, builds, and scales transformative digital products for today’s most forward-thinking companies.
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