Mitch Kapor and Ben Jealous worry that a lack of diversity in tech firms is stalling innovation . Startups succeed , they say , when they meet unmet needs . The two men are among the most prominent voices calling for more diverse representation on corporate boards — an issue that's been gaining traction as companies like Google and Facebook have become increasingly diverse. We saw that startups like Pigeonly were launched by entrepreneurs who identified an unmet need in the market as a result of their life experiences . Capitalism , they say , is U.S. operating system but current version needs an upgrade .
Mitch Kapor and Ben Jealous worry that a lack of diversity in tech firms is stalling innovation . Startups succeed , they say , when they meet unmet needs . The two men are among the most prominent voices calling for more diverse representation on corporate boards — an issue that's been gaining traction as companies like Google and Facebook have become increasingly diverse. Capitalism , they say , is U.S. operating system but current version needs an upgrade .