Google Ventures CEO on Silicon Valley Diversity

The transcript discusses the challenges and efforts in promoting diversity within a venture capital firm. It highlights the commitment to hiring a woman general partner, investing in diverse venture funds, and addressing unconscious biases through training. The conversation also touches on the concept of affirmative action and the importance of taking risks to achieve diversity goals.

What is the main challenge the speaker identifies in hiring a woman as a general partner?

• Legal restrictions

• Lack of qualified candidates

• Predominance of white men in the industry

• High cost of hiring

What strategy did the speaker's team adopt to support underrepresented entrepreneurs?

• Hiring more staff

• Focusing on technology startups

• Investing in diverse venture funds

• Reducing investment amounts

How does the speaker view the concept of affirmative action in their hiring practices?

• As unnecessary

• As a financial burden

• As a potential approach

• As a legal requirement

What training did the speaker's team undergo to address biases?

• Leadership training

• Unconscious bias training

• Public speaking training

• Financial management training

What does the speaker acknowledge about their past efforts in diversity?

• They have been highly successful

• They have been insufficient

• They have been unnecessary

• They have been too costly