Having a tough time creating a diverse and inclusive tech team? You are not alone. Here are some pointers from Fast Company and tech leaders at Capital One to help you meet your D&I challenges.

"In recent years, corporate diversity and inclusion efforts have gained more traction. Companies increasingly recognize that building more diverse workforces is not only the right thing to do, but also offers considerable strategic advantages. After all, research suggests that diversity may be a crucial ingredient to building more innovative and successful companies.

"But within companies, some areas remain less diverse, starting with technology departments. 'It’s pretty well documented that there are certain ethnicities and gender profiles that are underrepresented in tech—Black, Latinx, women,' says Mark Mathewson, senior vice president of card technology at Capital One. 'And that continues to be a challenge in the industry.'"

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