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53: Breaking Down Diversity in Corporate America with Mariah Lichtenstern Pt. 1

29m · How They Did It Podcast · 06 Apr 09:00

Mariah Lichtenstern is a founding partner and managing director of DiverseCity Ventures, a firm that believes innovation thrives where diverse perspectives intersect. They focus on backing technology-enabled companies that have positive social, economic, or environmental impact, inclusive teams, and demonstrate high potential for outsized returns.

This week, Alec and Mariah discuss how she got to where she is today, how we can use our professional influence for positive social change, as well as how far social justice has come but there is still a long road ahead.

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