Founders Without Borders: Why Diversity Builds Better Startups
This dialogue, hosted at IGF London 2025 and chaired by Kuppulakshmi Krishnamoorthy, Global Head – Zoho for Startups, convened founders and investors to assess how diversity drives entrepreneurial success. Against a backdrop of increasing pushback against DEI in some regions, including the UK, the dialogue grounded the case for inclusive entrepreneurship in hard evidence and global competitiveness, highlighting that diversity is no longer a moral question but a strategic imperative, with data confirming its role in shaping innovation outcomes. The discussion underscored that the ROI of inclusion is clear: the future of global entrepreneurship depends on turning this vision into a tangible reality today.