The tech industry is finally beginning to diversify on a global scale. However, there is a lot more that can be done to promote a culturally inclusive atmosphere when it comes to adding to your internal team and external community. It has been proven that a diverse environment brings a different point of view and perspectives as well as helps to eliminate common workplace roadblocks like groupthink and ethnocentrism. Diverse teams and inclusive companies breed innovation and a collaborative environment and surely, more and more companies are beginning to seek a more diverse team. In this talk, we'll do a deep dive into the benefits of a diverse and inclusive team and how this train of thought encourages others across the industry to lend a hand in closing the gender gap.