The Ethnic Pay Gap

🗞 News: The Ethnic Pay Gap

While there has been plenty of discussion about the gender pay-gap, did you know that the ethnic pay-gap exists too? 💵 

I've been speaking to The Times Newspaper about navigating this inequality, especially for those of us at the intersection of gender and ethnicity.

📈 Research: Diversity in UK VCs

Earlier this week, we were talking about how less than 25% of diverse founders have access to VC investment, based on a study by Diversity VC.

Diversity VC are now looking at inside VCs as well. Let's just say there's still a long way to go before VCs in the UK become truly diverse. See all the stats in the latest report.

🤺 Survival tips for getting funded

Getting funded as a diverse founder is hard, but it's not impossible. We're grateful for organisations like YSYS, Backstage Capital and Included VC who are joining us in the battle against this imbalance.

Here are some survival tips from my LinkedIn community. Spoiler alert: it's all about building authentic relationships.

🤑 If money was no object... 
Question time! What would you be doing instead? Would you work or play? Let me know!