Stellar Development Foundation CEO reflects on diversity and inclusion efforts, highlighting that 47% of new hires in 2021 were women and 40% of total employees are women. SDF commits to intentional hiring and fostering an inclusive workplace culture across the foundation, ecosystem builders, and board.
The Stellar Development Foundation's CEO shares personal experiences with being the sole woman in executive rooms and discusses how diversity drives innovation and better decision-making. SDF achieved significant progress in 2021 with a 45% increase in employee count, women comprising 47% of new hires and 40% of total staff. The foundation emphasizes intentional hiring practices to build a diverse team representative of varied backgrounds and experiences. SDF extends this commitment beyond internal hiring to the companies it invests in, developers and builders in the ecosystem, and board composition. The CEO reiterates the importance of creating an inclusive environment where all employees can bring their authentic selves to work and contribute to the mission of equitable access to the global financial system.
