Diversity & Inclusion
Initiative Proposal
Why is Diversity getting so much attention ?
Economics
Makes Economic Sense to have a more diverse team & community
Reputation
Public pressure to have a more inclusive culture (harassment scandals etc)
Society
Tech is disrupting society - needs to reflect bigger selection of people
Ethics
It’s the right thing to do
A Snapshot of Diversity in our hub
Gender
Ethnic Diversity
Tech for Good
Diversity & Inclusion at our hub
Diversity is a key part of what we focus on day-to-day in Dogpatch Labs. We understand that in order to achieve a successful and sustainable tech and startup ecosystem in Ireland, diversity should be at the heart of decision making.
Diversity in Tech Week 2018
As part of Dogpatch’s work to foster a diverse tech community, we are hosting “Diversity in Tech Week” - a week long schedule of events delivered in collaboration with partners and sponsors, addressing topical issues around diversity in the tech sector.
On Thursday 8th March we’ll host an evening event celebrating International Women’s Day where we’ll have a candid discussion about the fundamentals of the conversation about equality in the workplace.
Ethnic Minorities
Youth in Tech
Marginalised Communities
Women in Tech
LGBTQ+
People with Disabilities
Who we’re supporting
Our mission is to accelerate the development of Ireland’s startup ecosystem. We support startups & the tech community by providing a space to grow, share knowledge & form connections.
We’re home to over 45 companies and over 300 Members. Alumni include many of Ireland’s fastest growing tech companies including Intercom and Boxever. And through the global Google for Entrepreneurs Partner Network we’re closely connected to thriving startup ecosystems around the world.
Dogpatch Labs
A bridge between startups and corporates, we connect the right people to build relationships that truly matter.
International Women’s Day
“How do we move the needle on Diversity in Tech?
In association with our partners and key sponsors we will facilitate a candid discussion about the fundamentals of the conversation about equality in the workplace - what the status of the movement for equality is, what is working and what isn’t, and how we can take concrete steps to achieve change.
100 influential women and men from across the global tech industry will be invited to take part in a facilitated discussion about the topic.
The event will include a Fireside Chat MC’d by a leading figure in the media and a panel of speakers on topics such as equality of women are supported within their companies followed by a Q&A session with live questions from the audience.
Collaboration
We are searching for organisations who we will collaborate with in curating the events, providing speakers, and promoting the event to their communities.
These organisations include:
Collaboration types:
Opportunity for Mastercard
We are working with a number of organisations who we will collaborate with in curating the events, providing speakers, and promoting the event to their communities.
These organisations include Corporate Partners, Event Sponsors and Ecosystem Partners.
Mastercard have the opportunity to become a “Diversity in Tech Week Sponsor” and a key sponsor for the anchor event on International Women’s Day.
International Women’s Day:
“How do we move the needle on Diversity in Tech?”
In association with our partners and key sponsor Mastercard we facilitate a candid discussion about the fundamentals of the conversation about equality in the workplace - what the status of the movement for equality is, what is working and what isn’t, and how we can take concrete steps to achieve change.