Why diversity and inclusion matter at your company (feat. Pedro David Espinoza)
TechieBytes4 Helmi 2020

Why diversity and inclusion matter at your company (feat. Pedro David Espinoza)

Episode 57: We spoke with Pedro David Espinoza, internet entrepreneur, angel investor, and co-author of Differences That Make A Difference. We discuss diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including in-depth conversations about the gender pay gap, implementing policies such as blind interviews, and how diversity helps your bottom line. Enjoy!


Pedro David Espinoza is an internet entrepreneur, angel investor, TED speaker, and author. At the age of 19, Pedro became the founder & CEO of SmileyGo, a platform that helps companies give smarter. Pedro is also the CEO of Alpaca Pan Peru, a social venture that empowers women to become entrepreneurs. Educated at Stanford and Berkeley, Pedro began his career as a car mechanic at Toyota. He has been profiled in Univision, Telemundo, Hispanic Shark Tank, Fox News, and Forbes.


The leaders -- 80 male, 80 female -- include Reed Hastings (CEO, Netflix), Michelle Lee (Former Under Secretary of Commerce), Eric Schmidt (Google) and Judith Estrin (Internet pioneer). Spanning the globe and representing a variety of ages and cultural backgrounds, they give voice to two key conclusions:

  • Diversity and inclusion do make a tangible difference
  • Organizations that are not doing the work of keeping diversity and inclusion alive and thriving are missing out on vital opportunities.
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The meme episode (feat. Jason Wong)

The meme episode (feat. Jason Wong)

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How founders should make decisions (feat. Patrick Perini)

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Episode 8: We spoke with Patrick Perini, a serial founder, who is currently the co-founder and VP of Product at Mira. We discussed what he’s currently building at Mira as well as past failures and making tough decisions as a founder. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besttechie/support

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Humanizing a brand's story (feat. Alexandra Matthiesen)

Humanizing a brand's story (feat. Alexandra Matthiesen)

Episode 7: We spoke with branding and marketing expert, Alexandra Matthiesen, who is the founder and Creative Director at Westward Creative. She’s worked with companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and Veritas Technologies to connect their brands with human experiences. We also discussed ways to empower women in the tech industry. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besttechie/support

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It's all about the polygons (feat. Michael Casalino)

It's all about the polygons (feat. Michael Casalino)

Episode 6: We spoke with Michael Casalino, a gaming industry veteran with 15+ years of experience in game design. Hear what he has to say about the evolution of the game design industry and how he worked on games like Madden, Where's My Water, Tron, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besttechie/support

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Inside the world of SFW webcam models (feat. Sarah Jean)

Inside the world of SFW webcam models (feat. Sarah Jean)

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The importance of persistence (feat. Varun Mayya)

The importance of persistence (feat. Varun Mayya)

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Building a digital publication (feat. Kevin Raposo)

Building a digital publication (feat. Kevin Raposo)

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Apple keeps butt dialing 911

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