Why Amos Winbush III Is Rebuilding DEI From the Ground Up @ bckers

With the recent decision by multiple companies and organizations to back away from their previous DEI initiatives, I was interested in exploring the other side of the equation: how true diversity and equity practices translate to good business.The perfect case study? Amos Winbush III—founder and CEO of bckers, an AI-driven fintech company that aims to score and rate financial institutions. He shares her journey in building bckers, the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the tech industry, and the challenges faced by minority founders. Hope you enjoy this (late!) present.Takeaways:* bckers scores and rates financial institutions based on performance.* Amos’s journey includes multiple tech startups and a focus on supporting the ecosystem.* Diversity in teams leads to better innovation and profitability.* DEI initiatives often fail to benefit the Black community.* Anti-DEI policies are a continuation of existing corporate practices.* Consumer spending reflects support for brands and their values.* Data can drive transparency and accountability in funding.* Minority founders face significant challenges in raising capital.* Young professionals should seek out data on funding patterns.* Future initiatives will change how capital is raised in the startup ecosystem.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Backers and Its Mission02:43 The Journey of Building Backers04:46 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Tech10:00. The Impact of Anti-DEI Policies18:12 The Role of Data in Driving Change25:18 Challenges for Minority Founders30:46 Advice for Young Black and Brown Professionals38:09 Future Initiatives and Resources for Engagement Get full access to The Reluctant Graduate at thereluctantgraduate.substack.com/subscribe