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Commentary: Wake up, white men, it’s time to stop talking and start acting on diversity

[Editor’s note: This guest commentary comes from Michael Schutzler, CEO of the Washington Technology Industry Association] In the technology industry,… Read More

Working Geek: Usermind security officer Ted Bardusch on why diverse teams are more functional

Ted Bardusch remembers the good old days of the 1980s when men and women were more equally represented in the tech… Read More

Why entrepreneurs and investors are participating in the ‘Founders for Change’ diversity movement

Startup founders want venture capital firms to step it up when it comes to diversity. More than 500 venture-backed entrepreneurs… Read More

Science — without the mansplaining

[Editor’s Note: This guest commentary by Seattle-based writer Megan Watzke and data scientist Kimberly Arcand is part of GeekWire’s coverage of International Women’s Day.] It’s been… Read More

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GeekWire Podcast: MIT’s president on human intelligence and the quest for smarter machines

Can a better understanding of human intelligence make for smarter machines? We explored that topic this week with Rafael Reif,… Read More

Employment lawyers puzzled over IBM’s non-compete suit against Microsoft’s new diversity chief

IBM’s decision to sue a longtime human resources executive for taking a new job at Microsoft is raising questions among… Read More

Pittsburgh Profiles: Black Tech Nation CEO Kelauni Cook is on a mission to make tech more inclusive

PITTSBURGH — Two years ago, Kelauni Cook moved from North Dakota to Pittsburgh chasing an opportunity she couldn’t pass up.… Read More

WTIA’s Apprenti program is turning out skilled tech workers by the dozens, with no tuition costs

Roscoe Bass could easily have been passed over by the technology industry. “I don’t have much history in tech,” said… Read More

‘You’re pretty good, for a guy:’ Three ways men can combat sexism in esports — and elsewhere

It’s no secret that competitive gaming can be a toxic place for women and girls. Sometimes that toxicity comes in… Read More

So you want to be a competitive gamer? Women in esports offer advice to encourage more women

Esports — organized, competitive video gaming — is booming. Games like “Dota,” “League of Legends” and newcomer “Overwatch” are driving a competitive… Read More

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GeekWire Podcast: Axios chief tech correspondent Ina Fried on the new world of technology and media

Our guest on this episode of the GeekWire podcast: Ina Fried, the San Francisco-based chief technology correspondent for Axios, a new… Read More

Working Geek: Amazon manager MaryBeth Pecha and colleagues create card game to break down gender barriers

During nearly a decade working in finance and accounting, MaryBeth Pecha experienced the challenges that come from gender inequity at… Read More

Seattle gender pay gap is wider among more educated workers, pointing to equity issues in tech

A new study from Seattle civic data startup LiveStories reveals that the gender pay gap in its hometown is significantly… Read More

Tensions over race, gender and finances split GeekGirlCon organizers, leading to resignations

The sudden resignation Sunday of five volunteer staff members from the inclusivity-focused GeekGirlCon sent ripples through the Seattle region’s geek… Read More

Even after firing an engineer, Google faces an existential and cultural crisis

Google is one of the most amazing tech companies to emerge from the rubble of the first dot-com bust —… Read More

Campaign to diversify startup boards launched by Redfin, Madrona, Pioneer Square Labs and others

Real estate technology company Redfin and several prominent tech investment firms will encourage startups in their portfolios to recruit an… Read More

Commentary: Bonderman and Uber make my head hurt: What your company actually needs from a board member

My whole life I’ve believed that the true judge of one’s character is what he/she does when he thinks no… Read More

‘Failing, frustrated, and asking for help.’ How Techstars Seattle ended up with a male-dominated class — and what they’re doing about it

It’s no secret that tech has a diversity problem. In fact, the lack of gender equity at tech events has… Read More

March for Science spotlights Bill Nye plus Lydia Villa-Komaroff, Mona Hanna-Attisha

Lydia Villa-Komaroff and Mona Hanna-Attisha may not be as well-known as Bill Nye the Science Guy, but all three scientists… Read More

Redfin CTO Bridget Frey has a message for managers who want to build more diverse teams

When Bridget Frey joined Redfin, she had the advantage of an existing relationship with the CEO, Glenn Kelman. The friendship… Read More

On MLK Day, here’s what 7 black tech leaders say about diversity and the state of the industry

It’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day and nearly the end of Barack Obama’s presidency. America has made tremendous strides in… Read More

Jeff Bezos email reaffirms Amazon’s commitment to ‘tolerance and diversity’ after Trump win

Jeff Bezos has responded to what he called a “heartfelt email” from an employee representing Amazon’s Affinity Group Leaders who… Read More

Why industry and education must collaborate to solve the tech talent gap, fight sexism and ageism

To those in the industry, the tech talent gap and diversity in the workforce are almost becoming tired subjects. There are… Read More

Code Fellows pledges $5M to new Tech Opportunity Fund, with shout-out from VP Biden

Code Fellows, a coding bootcamp headquartered in Seattle, is pledging $5 million to help women and minorities learn tech skills… Read More

ReBoot career accelerator launches in Seattle to help women return to work

Retention is one of the biggest obstacles to gender equity in the workforce. Far more women than men take time off… Read More

Startup Spotlight: TalentSonar promotes diversity in tech with ‘blind resume review’ software

Women and minorities are historically underrepresented in the tech industry and companies often struggle to fix the diversity issue. Now… Read More

Internal email: Microsoft launches investigation into Xbox ‘schoolgirl’ dancer incident; ‘We are not going to tolerate this,’ says HR chief

Microsoft’s top executives were “embarrassed and appalled” upon seeing photos of female dancers in schoolgirl outfits at a Microsoft Xbox-sponsored event at… Read More

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