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Solivan says diversity must be baked in before the first hire
Leah Solivan reveals why the standard hiring playbook is a trap that leads to cultural stagnation. By demanding a two-to-one ratio of diverse candidates from day one, she built Taskrabbit into a gig economy powerhouse while avoiding the toxic 'bro-culture' that plagues Silicon Valley. Her strategy shifts the focus from moral obligation to a rigorous operational advantage that every founder needs to survive.
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