Here’s a question: if tech is all about building the future, why does it still look like a reunion of the same dudes from your high school coding club?

Let’s be real, diversity isn’t just about being nice or ticking a box. It’s about making better stuff. When the same types of people build everything, we end up with products that don’t work for everyone, like AI that can’t recognize darker skin tones.

I came across some stories that really made me think about who’s not at the table and why that’s a problem:

• CS Gives You the Tools to Build Your Idea – Proof that coding isn’t just for the chosen few; it’s for anyone with ideas.
• Meet Jodi Kovitz – Jodi’s making sure women get a seat at the table (or just build their own table).
• Meet Saadia Muzaffar – Saadia’s here to remind us that breaking barriers isn’t optional, it’s necessary.

These stories aren’t just inspiring; they’re a wake-up call. The more voices we bring into the room, the better we all do. So why are we still moving at the pace of molasses?

Let’s ask ourselves: who’s not here, and what are we losing because of it?