Blockchain Explained by Joseph Lubin Episode 7: The importance of diversity when building new technology

Joseph Lubin explains how diversity contributes as one of ConsenSys’ competitive advantages.

Consensys
ConsenSys Media
2 min readMar 26, 2019

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In this eight-part series the Co-founder of Ethereum, Joseph Lubin talks about key concepts in blockchain technology, Ethereum, and ConsenSys. Next week we’ll release the last video in the series! Check out the previous episode about which companies can benefit from blockchain!

In this series, Joseph Lubin — Co-Founder of Ethereum and Founder of ConsenSys — discusses key concepts in blockchain technology.

In the seventh part of this series, Joe discusses why diversity and inclusivity are vital at ConsenSys. He explains the global potential of blockchain technology to build shared and collaborative networks and that these networks will need people with diverse backgrounds, languages, talents, viewpoints, and thought processes.

When examining the relationship between diversity and technology, Lubin explains, “It is incredibly important when your building technology not to have a homogenous group of people.”

Joe details the importance of ConsenSys’ diversity as a competitive advantage in order to accurately and effectively convey the global potential of blockchain technology.

Regarding the strategic implications of diversity, Lubin explains, “If we are building infrastructure for the world, we need to effectively represent the world so we can build higher quality systems.”

Click the link below to watch any of the previous videos. Tune in next week for our final video, and find out why Joseph Lubin wants to decentralize the world!

Disclaimer: The views expressed by the author above do not necessarily represent the views of Consensys AG. ConsenSys is a decentralized community with ConsenSys Media being a platform for members to freely express their diverse ideas and perspectives. To learn more about ConsenSys and Ethereum, please visit our website.

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