The Portland tech sector is home to hundreds of innovative companies that contribute to the area’s economic growth. And yet we can still do better when it comes to building a stronger tech community. Our industry lacks diversity. Women, people of color, LGBTQ, and people with disabilities are underrepresented. And we want to change that.
It’s why OpenSesame has joined over 50 PDX tech companies in taking the TechTownPDX diversity pledge. We understand that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our success and core to our growth. We pledge that we will commit resources, energy, and attention to becoming a more diverse, inclusive company.
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