Ethics Committee
Fostering diversity, equality, and inclusion in the Finnish startup ecosystem
Startup Foundation, the Finnish Business Angels Network, the Finnish Startup Community, the Finnish Venture Capital Association, Slush, and Aaltoes established an Ethics Committee. The Committee’s role is to foster diversity, equality, and inclusion in the Finnish startup ecosystem and compile actionable recommendations for the entire industry.
The Ethics Committee
provides guidance and process for using anonymous reporting channels.
compiles best practices for preventing and intervening in harassment and inappropriate behaviour in the startup field, including a Code of Conduct template.
regularly monitors and measures how diversity, inclusion, and equality are experienced in the startup ecosystem.
Survey: Experiences of inappropriate behaviour and practices in the Finnish startup industry
Startup Foundation, The Finnish Startup Community, Finnish Venture Capital Association, Finnish Business Angels Network FiBAN, Slush, and Aalto Entrepreneurship Society, conducted a survey to investigate and address inappropriate behaviour and practices within the Finnish startup ecosystem.
The aim of the study was to identify necessary actions for making the industry a more inclusive and safe environment for all.
We thank everyone who participated in the survey. Your responses provided valuable insights into our field, helping us identify actions we need to take to promote equality, inclusion, and diversity.
The survey was carried out and analysed by Inklusiiv, a DEI expert organisation.