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Diversity in startups isnt a given, its engineered. Investor Leah Solivan, founder of TaskRabbit and partner at Precedent and Fuel Capital, advises founders to prioritize diversity from the start. She suggests aiming for two resumes from women for every man, scouting beyond traditional hiring pools, and promoting individuals from diverse backgrounds into leadership roles. Solivan emphasizes that investors also play a crucial role in fostering diversity by steering funds towards founders from varied backgrounds. By doing so, startups can build a self-sustaining diverse culture that attracts more talent and thrives in a richer ecosystem.

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