Jonathan Lane: Improving NYC through Innovative Business & Government Collaborations

Jun 03, 2021 Posted by: Jill Jha EEB,  Jonathan Lane,  LGBT Entrepreneur,  Pride Month,  USA

Jonathan: Urbantech NYC is a set of programs that helps create whole new industries in New York City, specifically those that use technology to make systems like transportation, buildings, food, and energy better. I work with private businesses to get them to pay more attention to the environmental and social needs that the government cares about. I also work with the government (“public sector”) to build its “innovation muscle”, and learn how to improve the way it does what it wants to do for all New Yorkers.

Sarah Burgaud: Champion for Undiscovered LGBTQ+ Business Visionaries

Jun 02, 2021 Posted by: Jill Jha EEB,  Pride Month,  Sarah Burgaud,  USA

Sarah: StartOut’s mission is to increase the number, diversity, and impact of LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs. We are the champion for undiscovered visionaries in the LGBTQ+ business community. We aim at levelling the playing field so that all entrepreneurs can have a seat at the table, focusing on LGBTQ+ founders.

Alli Harper: Ensuring Equal Representation on Kids Bookshelves

Jun 01, 2021 Posted by: Jill Jha Alli Harper,  LGBT Entrepreneur,  Pride Month,  SDG10,  SDG16,  SDG5,  USA

Alli: So, picture yourself in front of some bookshelves. Maybe you're at home, in your classroom, or at the library. Now think about the books on those shelves. Which ones do you really love? Which ones make you laugh? Which ones do you come back to again and again? Now think about the books on those shelves, and think about what types of characters you find in those books. Are there types of characters you see again and again? And are there certain kinds of characters or families missing in those books?