Rebooting Tech Culture

Advance Praise for Rebooting Tech Culture:

“Rebooting Tech Culture is a bold and essential road map for building inclusive organizations where innovation thrives. As a tech founder and leader, I know firsthand that sustainable innovation depends on cultures that embrace equity, creativity, and belonging—and this book shows us exactly how to get there.” — Kimberly Bryant, founder, Black Girls Code and Black Innovation Lab

“Telle Whitney brings her extensive experience, both in the tech industry and as a cofounder of the Grace Hopper Celebration, to address the long-standing problem of attracting, retaining, and promoting a diverse technology workforce. Her ‘six Cs’ are a recipe for creating a workplace where all individuals can contribute.” — John L. Hennessy, former President, Stanford University; Chairman, Alphabet Inc.

“Practical and insightful, Rebooting Tech Culture challenges many misconceptions about diversity, inclusion, and innovation in tech and provides concrete advice on how to create tech cultures where everyone has an opportunity to succeed. Whitney shows us how the values that drive high levels of innovation are the same as those that promote inclusion. And there is no one more qualified to share these insights. A must-read.” — Mary Beth Westmoreland, Vice President of Technology, Amazon

“Rebooting Tech Culture is a groundbreaking call to action for the tech industry. Through her ‘six Cs,’ Telle Whitney shows that diverse teams drive the future of technology. An essential read for leaders committed to challenging the status quo, embracing change, and building tomorrow’s inclusive, innovative workplaces.” — Colin Bodell, Chief Technology Officer, Bazaarvoice

Telle Whitney is a recognised expert and advocate for diversity and women in technology. She has been called ‘a pioneer for the promotion of women technologists’ and was named one of Fast Company’s Most Influential Women in Technology. Whitney previously served as CEO of the Anita Borg Institute and cofounded the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing. Prior to joining the Anita Borg Institute, she was Vice President of Engineering for Malleable Technologies. She holds a PhD in computer science and is a speaker and consultant helping executives and their companies create cultures where diverse teams can thrive.