In today’s episode, John Duisberg chats with Demetris White Cheatham, Chief of Staff to the CEO at GitHub. Discover how GitHub's innovative approach to open sourcing knowledge and building a vibrant community is revolutionizing the tech industry's approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Demetris shares insights into GitHub's transition to a fully remote company and how it contributes to their ability to foster diversity and inclusion on a global scale. Learn about the four pillars of their DEI strategy: People, Philanthropy/Social Impact, Policy, and Platform, and how they synergistically work together to achieve better outcomes that have a lasting impact for generations. Explore GitHub's community-driven initiatives, such as ALL IN, an open-source DEI community, and their partnership with stakeholders from across the industry, creating a collective force for positive change. Uncover how GitHub measures progress and accountability through surveys and initiatives like the maintainers listening tour, enabling them to continuously improve and make data-driven decisions. Don't miss this engaging episode that showcases the transformative power of open sourcing knowledge and fostering community to create a more inclusive and equitable tech industry.
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Resources related to this episode
- Visit https://socialimpact.github.com/
- Learn more about All In Open Source at https://allinopensource.org/
- Follow All In Open Source on Twitter at https://twitter.com/AllInOpenSource
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