Watch on YouTubeIn this episode of "Diversity Rewired," host Nedra Dickson engages in a dynamic conversation with Jason Trimiew from Meta and Siofra Harnett from Google. Recorded at the WeBank conference in Denver, Colorado, the discussion centers on the pivotal role diverse suppliers play in the technology sector. Jason and Siofra share insights on how their companies foster supplier diversity, the importance of community, and the impact of inclusive economies. They also explore the opportunities AI presents for diverse suppliers and emphasize the value of leveraging free technology tools. The episode concludes with a light-hearted rapid-fire round, revealing personal favorites and inspiring quotes from the guests.Key Takeaways01:06 Leveraging Diverse Suppliers02:37 Supplier Diversity and Inclusion at Google03:46 Business Opportunities at the Billion Dollar Roundtable05:50 Addressing Supplier Misconceptions06:55 Advancing Ideas with Technology14:33 Building an Inclusive Economy17:04 Heels vs. Sneakers19:36 Motivational Quotes23:40 Emphasizing Unique Business OfferingsMemorable Quotes"Supplier diversity is best when we are helping diverse entrepreneurs who don't lack for talent, they don't lack for grit, they don't lack for scale, but they often lack for that connection that they need to understand how they can provide their goods and services to our company and, frankly, help our company solve important problems." (Jason Trimiew)"Google's mission is about making the world's information universally accessible. When we think about supplier diversity and inclusion, we know our products and services are better when we have a diverse set of voices coming to the table." (Siofra Harnett)"We sometimes in this work, especially, we preach to the choir, and we get excited about the impact that we're having. But we have got to elevate this industry. We have got to make diverse suppliers the center of what we do." (Jason Trimiew)Connect with SiofraLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/síofra-harnett-22788394/Facebook: https://facebook.com/siofra.harnettConnect with JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtrimiew/Instagram: https://instagram.com/jasontrimiewFacebook: https://facebook.com/jasontrimiewConnect with NedraLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nedra-dickson-051b361/️Podcast Production & Marketing by IPCOMM