Toxic In Tech: How to Buck the Trend and Build Inclusive Cultures

Going into tech and want to avoid being in the headlines for a toxic culture and work environment? Want to learn practical tips about how to be an inclusive leader throughout your career?

Hear from Jellyvision CEO Amanda Lannert and Kellogg Professor and VC studio partner Joe Dwyer as they discuss ways to create and promote a diverse and inclusive organizational culture, specifically within tech. You'll gain a better understanding of the causes of toxic cultures as well as tactics and strategies to promote gender equality throughout your career.

This event is open to all genders, and food will be provided.

Speaker profiles:

Amanda Lannert is the Chief Executive Officer of The Jellyvision Lab and has been a key figure in driving the company since its founding in 2001. Under Amanda's leadership, Jellyvision has become one of Chicago's fastest growing tech companies, adding about 100 employees a year while remaining cash flow positive. The company has grown to serve hundreds of mostly Fortune 1000 clients with ALEX®, the most helpful employee decision support platform on the planet (www.meetalex.com). Meanwhile, the company has been recognized as the Best Software Company and Best Culture by the Moxies, the 2015 Lighthouse winner by the ITA, a top 10 best place to work in Chicago by The Chicago Tribune and the #1 place for millennials to work in Chicago according to Crain's.

Joe Dwyer is an investor, technologist and serial entrepreneur. He is a partner at Digital Intent, a firm that leverages creative technology to evolve existing companies, as well as a partner at Founder Equity Fund, which employs a novel approach to early-stage venture investing. Joe has been creating and growing new digital businesses for 25 years.

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Co-hosted with: Kellogg Tech Club, Kellogg Human Capital Club