#hireandwire is a movement amongst the startup community to take action by hiring black employees and investing in startups led by black entrepreneurs.
As we head into a second weekend of protests in Austin and cities around the globe, the local startup scene is banding together on several fronts with new initiatives aimed at stopping the cycle of police brutality and racial injustice.
If we really love our city, we must acknowledge there is a lot of work to be done to build a more inclusive and equitable community, startup ecosystem and local economy.
This shift in our community has been an awakening for all — both good and bad; in work, life, love, family, friends, habits, schedules, and ecosystems altogether.
