There is a lot to like about startups. For many, the pursuit of making your own mark on the world, while innovating your respective industry, tops any other type of professional lifestyle.
But while the challenges and struggles entrepreneurs face in the pursuit of success are well documented, there is a segment of the startup industry that face an even tougher challenge, according to a recent Mashable Spotlight piece.
In her story on the barriers that minority entrepreneurs face, Mashable's Anita Li writes, "Minority-owned firms are less likely than non-minority-owned firms to receive loans, recent data shows. And the founders are less likely to apply for loans due to fears of rejection. They're also more likely to be denied credit, receive lower loan amounts and pay higher interest rates than their non-minority counterparts."
To take a deeper dive into the obstacles some minorities are facing in the startup world -- both as entrepreneurs and employees -- and to learn tips for overcoming these barriers, we’re hosting a #StartupDiversity Twitter chat on Thursday, Aug. 7 at 2 p.m. ET on our @MashStartups account.
How to Join
Join us on Twitter at 2 p.m. ET on Thursday, Aug. 7.
Follow @MashStartups on Twitter, and tweet your questions and comments.
Join the conversation using the hashtag #StartupDiversity.
We look forward to connecting with you Thursday for a robust conversation about diversity in startups.