Sunshocked

Being a white, heterosexual male in the tech industry is not without its challenges. Some of the biggest revolve around how to make the tech industry less white, heterosexual, and male.

Last weekend, downtown San Francisco hosted an event that celebrated the diverse community of which we are all a part. People were free to be themselves, without fear of persecution or judgement. It wasn’t for everyone, but those who attended came away with a confidence that their voice is heard, their contribution to society is valued, and that there are solutions for the problems we face as a culture. I speak not of the Pride Parade, but BarCamp San Francisco.

Or something like that. I speak of Vloggercon, which went down only a few blocks from my house last weekend. I felt a little sorry for those that flew in from Amsterdam or wherever, but it’s their fault for not living in San Francisco.