Ideas Made to Matter Entrepreneurship

In Boston, a lack of access for minority entrepreneurs

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From venture capital to city contracts, opportunity is limited for minority-owned enterprises in Boston.

Oct 26, 2020
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Ideas Made to Matter Race

How to ensure Black lives matter in the workplace

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Ensuring Black lives matter in the workplace requires perspective taking, thoughtful leadership, and structural and symbolic changes within a company.

Oct 8, 2020
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Ideas Made to Matter Data

3 mantras for women in data

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Data science is exploding, but women hold just a quarter of jobs. Four women discuss career paths, mentorship, and the benefits of diverse views.

Oct 6, 2020
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Ideas Made to Matter My Idea Made to Matter

This CEO values feedback when implementing her ideas

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With Blendoor, Stephanie Lampkin helps organizations build a diverse workforce. To do that, she asks everyone for input.

Sep 9, 2020
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Ideas Made to Matter Race

A 5-part framework for talking about racism at work

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Conversations on Black-white relations at work can be challenging. Consider the BRAVE framework to get you started.

Aug 18, 2020
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Ideas Made to Matter The Bias Cut

This R&D officer champions alternative career paths

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Metals and mining expert Angelique Adams created The Lady Visitor Project to support women in male-dominated STEM industries.

Aug 17, 2020
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For executives, a pledge for racial equity

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Former WeWork executive Craig Robinson wants you to sign the Business for Racial Equity Pledge. Here’s why.

Aug 12, 2020
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Ideas Made to Matter Labor

In cities, the escalator of opportunity has stalled

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The “urban wage advantage” for workers without a college degree is sliding fast. Black men have suffered the steepest drops.

Aug 5, 2020
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Ideas Made to Matter The Bias Cut

This COO starts small when building a diverse team

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Hannah Clark Steiman is making sure diversity and inclusion are baked into her company’s core values.

Jul 20, 2020
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Ideas Made to Matter The Bias Cut

Why this CEO hires from untapped and undervalued demographics

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Yscaira Jimenez is still fighting an uphill battle as a female entrepreneur, but she’s also learned how to elevate businesswomen like herself.

Jun 15, 2020
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