Current diversity & inclusion initiatives are having slow traction in lowering the high turnover rates for underrepresented tech employees at a cost of $16 billion annually. Despite lofty salaries, young professionals of color are struggling to navigate their identities in large companies where they often feel like the the leadership does not look like them. What are solutions that can help engage and retain high-performing diverse talent? What happens after they get in the door?

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