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Silicon Valley's toxic work culture is a collective failing, not only that of individual offenders.
Their wordsWe can agree that those who create a toxic work culture should be held accountable. Their behavior isn’t normal, and the resulting impact on our industry certainly isn’t acceptable. But we cannot point our fingers at just these individuals. These are our collective indiscretions.
Their wordsThese leaders then become investors who place bets on entrepreneurs that mirror their own backgrounds. And thus the bro-culture cycle continues. Change does not come from internal investigations and teary-eyed apologies. The people in power will hold onto their advantages unless they are compelled by an outside force to give them up.
Their wordsBut ultimately, I believe one of the most impactful things we can do is support and promote entrepreneurs that don’t have a privileged platform. The Silicon Valley dream is based on the entrepreneurial drive that disrupts entire industries, changes the ways in which we live, and yes — makes the world a better place.
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