Navigating DEI in Tech: Insights & Pathways Forward

An engaging panel discussion led by Deborah, Managing Director of Founderland, featuring Berlin’s leading tech founders and operators. In collaboration with GENDEX—the B Corp for Diversity—we’ll explore the tangible effects of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in tech.

Speakers:

Deborah Choi

Founderland

Deborah Choi

Deborah is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Founderland, Europe's fastest-growing community dedicated to supporting women of color entrepreneurs. Deborah has successfully founded six ventures, collectively raising over €2M in funding. She earned her spot on BusinessWeek's ‘Top 25 under 25’ with her first startup, and was recently named in BGA's 'Women of the Year' list for 2024.

Emily Hoffschmidt-McDonnell

Staycation Collection

Emily Hoffschmidt-McDonnell

Emily is the Founder of Staycation Collection. She advocates local travel and community connection. Active in startups, she champions DEI as a superpower for building resilient systems. She is a storyteller who consults impact-centric orgs on communication strategy.

Marcus McDowell

InnovateBlack

Marcus McDowell

As co-founder of InnovateBlack, Marcus facilitate convergence for the Black migrants in Asia. Their groundbreaking project, InnovateBlack Bali Summit, has brought together 100+ people across Southeast Asia over 3 days, curating 30 workshops and connecting 22 diaspora countries, from concept to execution.