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In collaboration with Startup Norway, Innovation Norway, Bitdefender, and Google for Startups, StepFWD seeks to gather comprehensive insights from startup founders, teams, and facilitators such as accelerators and community leaders. The focus is on crystallizing an understanding of diversity's progression since last year and unveiling actionable insights for nurturing a culture of inclusivity.

The aspirations for this year’s report are grounded in practicality; the goal is to compile a data-driven narrative that can guide startups and facilitators in enhancing diversity practices and addressing prevalent challenges like harassment. The outcomes are aimed at informing industry best practices and enriching the startup ecosystem, ensuring synergy between broader business goals and the genuine experiences of startups

"A glance at the past year shows a journey laden with discovery and commitment. As we navigate through these times, our aim has been to uncover hidden talents and opportunities within the Romanian startup ecosystem. Diversity is more than a goal; it's the lens through which we view potential and innovation. This year's report, much like the last, is a testament to our dedication to not just identifying the challenges but to actively providing the tools and insights needed for our startups to thrive in a diverse and inclusive environment." says Liviu Cadariu, Program Director at StepFWD

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This survey is more than just a collection of data points. It’s an opportunity for anyone’s voice to be heard and his/her/them experiences to influence meaningful change. StepFWD is counting on the Romanian startup’s input to help create a well-rounded and insightful 2023 Diversity Report.

StepFWD is a platform that brings together various players in the startup ecosystem to advance diversity and inclusion in entrepreneurship. Through the annual diversity report, StepFWD aims to spotlight trends, challenges, and opportunities for startups, providing actionable intelligence to drive growth and innovation. Diversity Report 2022 is available here.