Diversity and representation have been a hot topic in the tech industry for years. Despite efforts to increase diversity, the sector still lacks adequate representation of women, people of color, and other marginalized groups. The lack of diversity in tech is not only harmful to those who are excluded but also has far-reaching consequences for society as a whole. In our latest episode, Kara Carrell and Samantha Bretous explores the current state of diversity in tech and examine some of the reasons behind the persistent under-representation of certain groups. Timestamps: 0:00 – 0:41 Opening 0:41 – 1:53 Experts Say Tech Has A Diversity Problem, What Is The Problem? 1:55 – 5:21 Why Is listening Important To Embracing Diversity? 5:21 – 12:05 How Can Companies Make Their Workforce Diverse? 12:05 – 15:32 What Can Companies Do To Make The Hiring Process More Inclusive? 15:32 – 19:37 What Is Merit Versus Diversity? 19:37 – 19:50 Closing Remarks Thank you so much for listening and don't forget to leave us a review! And hit the subscribe button to keep up with future episodes. Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/deeperthantech Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/deeperthantech Subscribe to our Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deeper-than-tech/id1574520969 Music: Dance by Spiring https://soundcloud.com/user-57630131 Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Watch this episode on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/hs4MmZf9IoY