There is widespread agreement on the need to improve diversity and inclusion in the workplace. But it is not easy to deliver on the promises made. This article argues that it is time to adopt a more systematic, coherent approach to D&I.

In 2019, just 1% of venture backed founders were Black, despite the high level of innovation coming from the Black community. If we want to build a system with an equitable flow of capital, we have a long way to go to expand perceptions and get more people to see themselves as investors, and expand who has access to investment accounts and services.

This report highlights the stress and racism that Indigenous peoples face in Canadian workplaces. The study findings point to actions that managers and team members can take to build the understanding, relationships, and work environments to help Indigenous peoples belong, contribute, and thrive in the workplace.

The research conducted by Female Funders and Highland Beta (2019) examines 55 venture funds and 26 angel investor groups in Canada.

When it comes to impact capital, who holds power over decisions and where to allocate investment? How can we show how - and not just where - this capital is allocated?

Female founders secured only 2% of venture capital in the U.S. in 2021, the smallest share since 2016 and a sign that efforts to diversify the famously male-dominated industry are struggling.