Why DEI is the future of finance, and what you can do about it

Episode 121

Episode Notes

Jeff and Bruce are joined by Joanne Cleaver, diversity, equity and inclusion editor at InvestmentNews, who explains her work highlighting the many individuals and firms who have put in the DEI work at their businesses, including celebrating them at the Women to Watch event in New York City this month. Cleaver also explains why the future of the business is in DEI and what you can do to continue growth.

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