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Karla MonterrosoVP of Programs
@CODE2040
@Karlitaliliana
Karla Monterroso | @karlitaliliana | @CODE2040 | code2040.org
This is the story of early adoption and two problems converging. A desperate need for tech talent and the wealth gap
in Black and Latino families.
Karla Monterroso | @karlitaliliana | @CODE2040 | code2040.org
1. The American workforce is
changing.
Karla Monterroso | @karlitaliliana | @CODE2040 | code2040.org
2. The demographics of the United States
are changing
Karla Monterroso | @karlitaliliana | @CODE2040 | code2040.org
Black and Latino people drive population growth
Karla Monterroso | @karlitaliliana | @CODE2040 | code2040.org
… but we’re left out of economic growth
Karla Monterroso | @karlitaliliana | @CODE2040 | code2040.org
When 88% of American jobs are found through friends and family…
What does this wealth disparity mean for the opportunity gap?
Karla Monterroso | @karlitaliliana | @CODE2040 | code2040.org
We’re especially left out of tech.
28%!
18%!
9%!7%!
5%! 1%!0!
0.075!
0.15!
0.225!
0.3!
US !Population!
CS BS Degree !Earners!
US Tech !Workers!
SV Tech !Workers!
SV Tech !Leadership!
VC-Backed !Founders!
Blacks and Latino/as As a Percent of Total…
Karla Monterroso | @karlitaliliana | @CODE2040 | code2040.org
“Before CODE2040 I wasn't sure if I could fit in or match up to the Silicon Valley lifestyle but the Fellows Program, meeting similar people, and working in the Valley gave me the confidence that I CAN become a top entrepreneur or top engineer, whichever I choose.” - Benjamin Harvey, Fellows Program '14 at Panafold, Currently a Mobile Developer at The Walt Disney Studios
Karla Monterroso | @karlitaliliana | @CODE2040 | code2040.org
Black and Latino consumers spend 3 Trillion Dollars in the American
economy
Karla Monterroso | @karlitaliliana | @CODE2040 | code2040.org
McKinsey Report: Why Diversity Matters
Karla Monterroso | @karlitaliliana | @CODE2040 | code2040.org
For tech companies inclusion is the path to existence
Karla Monterroso | @karlitaliliana | @CODE2040 | code2040.org
This is an operational challenge for the entire tech ecosystem
Karla Monterroso | @karlitaliliana | @CODE2040 | code2040.org
Hire
Vetting
RecruitAttract
Connect
Engage
RetainKarla Monterroso | @karlitaliliana | @CODE2040 | code2040.org
Karla Monterroso | @karlitaliliana | @CODE2040 | code2040.org
If we know: Our population demographics are shifting Our cost for talent at all levels is rising Racial, ethnic, and gender diversity improves financial performance Diversity is at the heart of innovation
Why are we hesitant to put in the learning and work to adapt?