Silicon Valley companies are facing increasing criticism over their lack of diversity in hiring and workplace culture. While less than 10% of employees at most companies are black or Latino, diversity has been proven to enhance creativity, decision-making, and problem-solving. In response, 8 top teams have been assembled to pitch plans to make Silicon Valley companies more inclusive in hiring practices and workplace culture at a conference on September 1st. The pitches should expand on why diversity is important and propose new, creative solutions to influence positive change.