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It was my first time in prison. I was there to volunteer with Defy Ventures, along with 500 teammates Tara Graham, Brian Wang, and Aerin Lim. While I didn't feel particularly scared about going to prison, I had no idea what to expect.
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It's really important for your team to be not just feel empowered but actually be empowered.
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I was always really interested in startups and fascinated by what they were working on.
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I took on the role of CEO, which involves directing the Management Team and overall day-to-day operations of 500.
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What many single male 23-year-old entrepreneurs don't realize is that family tech is a 'big freaking business'. As in, trillions of dollars.
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Breaking down barriers is tough. Many companies make the mistake of dismissing diversity early on, only to realize later how foundational it is to their success or failure.
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In order to have a meaningful impact, companies should value diversity and inclusion from Day One.
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People will never stop having kids, and people will never stop spending money on them to make sure they're safe, healthy, and educated.
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Be the person you want others to perceive you as. So if you want others to see you as a leader, then act like one. Don't expect things to be handed to you. You have to work for it.
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You don't need to visit a prison to know that racial inequality exists. There's enough talk about it, especially in Silicon Valley, to know that there's a diversity problem.
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Many of the problems that families face can be solved with great technology, design, and distribution.
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I love the fact that Facebook offers equal leave for moms and dads. Consider that for your company.