Summary
TLDR: Many companies in the crypto industry are only hiring candidates who are already obsessed with crypto, which is excluding potentially talented female candidates who aren’t yet in the industry. This quick sorting method is harming diversity and limiting the talent pool.
Key Points
1. It is becoming increasingly common for candidates in the crypto industry to be expected to have a deep knowledge and passion for cryptocurrency. This can potentially exclude talented individuals who may not have had the opportunity to explore the industry yet.
2. The use of phrases like “fallen down the crypto rabbit hole” to describe a candidate’s level of involvement in the industry can be exclusionary and off-putting to potential hires.
3. It is important for firms and portfolio companies in the crypto space to be mindful of diversity and inclusion in their hiring practices, to ensure that talented individuals from all backgrounds have the opportunity to contribute to the industry.