Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) matter today more than ever in America. Not only is the demographical landscape changing, but people are also starting to wake up to the fact that there is compelling evidence that diversity, equity and Inclusion propels innovation and it’s just a good idea for business. When it comes to DEI, it’s important to embrace inherent as well as acquired diversity in order for an organization to out-innovate its competitors.
An innovation culture is on every leader’s wish list. The ability of their teams to think differently and go against the grain in order to create inventions, products, and services that have the ability to revolutionize industries is a novel goal. Like a Michelin Star chef, turning common ingredients into something extraordinary requires the playfulness
Ariel Coro, the most trusted tech expert for Hispanics and popular guest Hispanic Heritage Month Speaker announced today a special motivational speech in commemoration of Hispanic Heritage Month. His new speech, Resourcefulness is in our Roots, tells the story of how he grew up in Cuba during the “Período Especial” (Special Period) and how he and
This is a speech about innovation, creativity and why people of diverse backgrounds and cultures can create the perfect mix for an explosion of creativity and innovation within your organization. You’ve heard an accent before, it immediately tells you somebody is not from where you’re from. But, what are accents anyways? When you learn a
This is a riveting, motivational and humorous story of how Ariel, unbeknownst to the Cuban Government, devised one of the first illegal satellite dishes to bring forbidden television channels such as CNN and HBO from the outside world to his friends and neighbors when he was only fifteen years old. He built the dish using
Diversity blindness could cause your organization to miss opportunities by not recognizing critical challenges facing diverse communities.
Companies with higher executive board diversity had a 53% higher return on equity.
Coro was the keynote speaker this week for the 3rd annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at Barclays. The speech was a combination of Coro’s personal story of overcoming adversity and achievement, combined with tech trends in the financial industry and useful advice for participants. “Ariel was a great speaker – very engaging and funny. I
Personal technology may be taking a turn for the worse. For many years, I’ve been a loud cheerleader for technology. I’ve experienced its benefits firsthand, after all, my livelihood has and is intertwined with tech every step of the way. But, what has changed? This was the central theme to my Hispanic Heritage Keynote Speech
We live in a globally connected economy. Thanks to the accessibility of technology worldwide, an unknown company can disrupt established organizations. Innovation and creativity are more important than ever, especially when combined with a vital ingredient – Diversity. Last week, I presented the keynote speech for CDW’s HOLA BRG Hispanic Heritage month event. It was