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Full transcript: Aspect Ventures co-founder Jennifer Fonstad on Recode DecodeFull transcript: Aspect Ventures co-founder Jennifer Fonstad on Recode Decode
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Venture capital is not just “dumb money.”

By Recode Staff
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Full transcript: ‘Brotopia’ author Emily Chang on Recode DecodeFull transcript: ‘Brotopia’ author Emily Chang on Recode Decode
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Her new book is all about the bro culture of Silicon Valley.

By Recode Staff
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Even female Uber drivers get paid lessEven female Uber drivers get paid less
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Male Uber drivers make 7 percent more per hour than women.

By Rani Molla
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The venture capital firm Lightspeed is trying to hold its portfolio companies accountable by asking them to sign a new diversity letterThe venture capital firm Lightspeed is trying to hold its portfolio companies accountable by asking them to sign a new diversity letter
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The firm behind companies like HQ Trivia doesn’t have a perfect record on diversity issues. Does their new policy have enough teeth?

By Theodore Schleifer
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Why Silicon Valley has a bro culture problem — and how to fix itWhy Silicon Valley has a bro culture problem — and how to fix it
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“Everybody needs to lead on this issue,” says “Brotopia” author Emily Chang.

By Eric Johnson
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Silicon Valley’s sex parties are more important than you think, ‘Brotopia’ author Emily Chang saysSilicon Valley’s sex parties are more important than you think, ‘Brotopia’ author Emily Chang says
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Netflix parents get a paid year off and Amazon pays for spouses’ parental leaveNetflix parents get a paid year off and Amazon pays for spouses’ parental leave
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What major tech companies offer new parents.

By Rani Molla
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Former Amex CEO Ken Chenault has yet another new gig, this one at General CatalystFormer Amex CEO Ken Chenault has yet another new gig, this one at General Catalyst
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He’ll be one of the highest-profile black venture capitalists.

By Theodore Schleifer
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What new mothers have to say about returning to their jobs in techWhat new mothers have to say about returning to their jobs in tech
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Recode readers responded to our survey in their own words.

By Rani Molla
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A lobbying group for Amazon, Facebook and Google is kicking off a new diversity initiative thanks to pressure from CongressA lobbying group for Amazon, Facebook and Google is kicking off a new diversity initiative thanks to pressure from Congress
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The Internet Association told lawmakers this week that its new campaign aims to “improve diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.”

By Tony Romm
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Nearly three out of four women in computer-related jobs report discrimination in the workplaceNearly three out of four women in computer-related jobs report discrimination in the workplace
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For the men, it’s closer to three in 20.

By Shirin Ghaffary
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CES has a diversity problem. And it’s well past time to fix it.CES has a diversity problem. And it’s well past time to fix it.
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The tech trade show turns 50 this year. It needs to start treating female executives and other women technologists with the respect they deserve.

By Brenda Darden Wilkerson
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Tech moms: Recode wants to hear from youTech moms: Recode wants to hear from you
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What’s it like to be a new mom working in tech?

By Rani Molla
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It’s moving slowly, but Pinterest and other tech companies are becoming less white and less maleIt’s moving slowly, but Pinterest and other tech companies are becoming less white and less male
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Pinterest released its latest diversity report on Tuesday.

By Rani Molla and Kurt Wagner
April Reign has become a force of nature on Twitter
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Reign is No. 85 on the Recode 100.

By Kurt Wagner
Bari A. Williams has transformed from corporate lawyer to leading Silicon Valley diversity advocate
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Williams is No. 61 on the Recode 100.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Stephanie Lampkin is building a platform to eliminate hiring bias
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Lampkin is No. 48 on the Recode 100.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Some of the biggest names in tech call on Joelle Emerson to make their companies more inclusive
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Emerson is No. 49 on the Recode 100.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Kriti Sharma is defining the ethics of AI
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Sharma is No. 44 on the Recode 100

By Shirin Ghaffary
Laura Weidman Powers is closing the employment gap for minorities in tech by the year 2040
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Weidman Powers is No. 34 on the Recode 100.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Colin Kaepernick almost brought the NFL to its knees, but he’s still out of a job
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Kaepernick is No. 20 on the Recode 100.

By Kurt Wagner
With just her words, Susan Fowler brought Uber to its knees
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Fowler is No. 2 on the Recode 100.

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Full transcript: PandoDaily CEO Sarah Lacy on Recode MediaFull transcript: PandoDaily CEO Sarah Lacy on Recode Media
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Her new book is “The Uterus Is a Feature, Not a Bug.”

By Recode Staff
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Women in tech see today’s Stitch Fix IPO as a milestoneWomen in tech see today’s Stitch Fix IPO as a milestone
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Founder and CEO Katrina Lake is the first woman to take an internet company public this year.

By Jason Del Rey
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Stitch Fix’s Katrina Lake is the only woman to lead a tech IPO this yearStitch Fix’s Katrina Lake is the only woman to lead a tech IPO this year
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Fewer than 8 percent of all U.S. IPOs this year were led by women.

By Rani Molla
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Apple is hiring more diverse workers, but its total shares of women and minorities aren’t budging muchApple is hiring more diverse workers, but its total shares of women and minorities aren’t budging much
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The company released its latest diversity report Thursday.

By Tony Romm and Rani Molla
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It’s 2017 and Amazon only has one woman among its 18 most powerful executivesIt’s 2017 and Amazon only has one woman among its 18 most powerful executives
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HR head Beth Galetti stands alone.

By Jason Del Rey
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Square and Pinterest’s latest available employment data reveals a lack of diversity in top ranksSquare and Pinterest’s latest available employment data reveals a lack of diversity in top ranks
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This long-time Amazon exec left the company and is now recruiting tech workers to mentor students of colorThis long-time Amazon exec left the company and is now recruiting tech workers to mentor students of color
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Ian Freed is working with TAF, a Seattle area non-profit that runs a STEM-focused school.

By Jason Del Rey
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YouTube’s Susan Wojcicki explains why the ‘Google memo’ author had to be firedYouTube’s Susan Wojcicki explains why the ‘Google memo’ author had to be fired
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On the latest Recode Decode, the CEO reflects on how the diversity debate sparked by James Damore’s memo affected her personally.

By Eric Johnson
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Black lawmakers will visit Silicon Valley to press Facebook, Twitter and others to improve their diversityBlack lawmakers will visit Silicon Valley to press Facebook, Twitter and others to improve their diversity
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The push to hire more minorities comes as Facebook and Twitter take heat for racist content on their platforms.

By Tony Romm
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Full transcript: ‘Reset’ author Ellen Pao on the Recode Decode podcast with Kara SwisherFull transcript: ‘Reset’ author Ellen Pao on the Recode Decode podcast with Kara Swisher
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Pao talks about her new book and what happened after she lost her gender discrimination lawsuit against Kleiner Perkins.

By Recode Staff
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Broadcast TV is not dead, ‘Empire’ showrunner Ilene Chaiken saysBroadcast TV is not dead, ‘Empire’ showrunner Ilene Chaiken says
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On the latest Recode Decode, Chaiken also predicts how the Netflix-Amazon-Hulu rivalry will shake out.

By Eric Johnson
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Shonda Rhimes is amazed by people who don’t understand diversityShonda Rhimes is amazed by people who don’t understand diversity
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On the latest Recode Decode, Rhimes says that for some people in Hollywood, “it’s Groundhog Day every day.”

By Eric Johnson
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People of color — especially women — aren’t being promoted in tech as fast as they should bePeople of color — especially women — aren’t being promoted in tech as fast as they should be
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White men consistently comprise a higher share of executive roles than professional roles at tech companies.

By Rani Molla
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Why did Ellen Pao lose her gender discrimination lawsuit? ‘People were not ready’Why did Ellen Pao lose her gender discrimination lawsuit? ‘People were not ready’
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On the latest Recode Decode, Pao says her court battle with Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers laid the groundwork for other women, like Uber whistleblower Susan Fowler.

By Eric Johnson
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How Bozoma Saint John plans to fix Uber’s brand problemHow Bozoma Saint John plans to fix Uber’s brand problem
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“Nobody is okay with this.”

By Rani Molla
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Closing the gender gap in venture capital deserves our immediate and sustained attentionClosing the gender gap in venture capital deserves our immediate and sustained attention
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I asked investors Kathryn Minshew, Theresia Gouw, Jennifer Fonstad and Reid Hoffman about steps that companies, VCs and decision makers can take to be a part of the solution.

By Melinda Gates
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The uproar about the anti-diversity memo may turn out to have been a good thing for GoogleThe uproar about the anti-diversity memo may turn out to have been a good thing for Google
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I’m glad it’s calling out the code-ninja hero myth that only coding prowess matters, and that backchannel gripes about diversity in tech are now out in the open.

By Steve Herrod
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Fired Google employee James Damore sidestepped questions on his ties to the alt-rightFired Google employee James Damore sidestepped questions on his ties to the alt-right
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Asked by CNBC, he stressed he doesn’t want to hurt Google.

By Tony Romm