Groce: Diverse Teams Scientifically Produce Better Results
Ralph Groce · Breaking Barriers: Fostering Diversity in Angel Investing with Ralph Groce · May 29, 2025 · at 4:43
Angel investor and former corporate CIO Ralph Groce discusses the economic case for diversity in business and early-stage investing with host Christian Marquez.
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“The facts are diverse teams produce Better results. That's a scientifically proven fact.”
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