Going green and building a great business are not opposites, they are actually closely tied together. What role should companies play in the world, beyond the quarterly numbers? How do we bring about diversity in tech? How does respect play into gender relations in the corporate world? On this episode, legendary tech journalist Heather Clancy shares her story, and the incredible interviews she’s done.

The best way to change the ongoing diversity debate in tech is to teach the people who will be leaders tomorrow different ways to act. - Heather Clancy

Takeaways

At the start of the show, Heather shared how she got started, helping businesses understand tech tools. She also shared on the film Hidden Figures and why it’s worth watching. Next we discussed gender in tech and how we can solve the diversity issue. “Diversity of opinion is what makes things keep moving forward.” We also talked about the most interesting people she interviewed and what she learned. Towards the end of the show, we discussed green tech and why it’s something so many tech giants are investing in.

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Work is an important part of our self-expression and identities, so companies have to do more than turning a profit. Diversity has to be made a priority by teaching people to see their colleagues professionally not through the lens of gender, race, religion or orientation. People should earn respect by doing their job well, not just command it. Companies also need to recognize the importance green tech, beyond it being altruistic. Ultimately, you can make green by going green.

Guest Bio

Heather Clancy is a contributing editor to Fortune and the author of Data Sheet, Fortune's daily newsletter about the business of technology. Follow her on Twitter @greentechlady.