Why Diversity Matters at the Top: A Stanford, Harvard, Princeton, & Carnegie Mellon Collaborative Event
True leadership thrives not in sameness, but in diversity. When people from different backgrounds, cultures, genders, and experiences lead organizations, innovation follows. Diverse leaders don’t just bring new ideas — they bring new perspectives that challenge the status quo and elevate everyone around them.
Join industry leaders from Stanford Alumni Association Women’s Impact Network (WIN), Harvard Business School Association of Northern California (HBS), Bay Area Alumni Network of the Carnegie Mellon Alumni Association, and the Princeton Club of Northern California (PCNC) as they discuss topics such as:
How diversity influences the way in which they lead their organizations from the top;
Why their own diverse backgrounds and experiences matter in how they approach managing others;
Lessons they learned and things they would have done differently when they were up and coming in their careers; and
What they are looking for next in their professional and personal lives in terms of balance and growth.
A boardroom with varied voices and backgrounds is a boardroom equipped for global impact and profitability. A team rooted in inclusivity is a team empowered to see new opportunities where others see obstacles. Representation isn't just a value — it's a strategic advantage. Join us for this informational panel and networking session to learn more.
MODERATOR: Eric Nitzberg, Founder and Principal of Sierra Leadership
PANELISTS:
Lindsey S. Mignano, Co-Founder and Shareholder of SSM
Shalini Agarwal, VP of Product Management, AI, and Search at Slack
James Mister, Venture Partner at Beyond Earth Ventures and Executive-in-Residence at AriaX Ventures
Anish Srivastava, CEO of Vinaj Ventures and a Venture Partner at Swisscom Ventures
Zoom Attendance:
Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84374717232?pwd=gU9bLieJ9anENrmuTqOyBTdNEkoZfF.1
Meeting ID: 843 7471 7232
Passcode: 586785
In-Person Attendance/Schedule:
Lunch and venue sponsored by SSM and Escalon. If you are attending in person, please join us starting at 11:30 am PST for lunch before the panel starts at 12 pm PST.
11:30 am PST - Doors Open
12-1 pm PST - Panel
1-1:30 pm - Closing
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