In this profound and insightful episode of the Startup Palette Show, Host, Preethi Mohan engages in a deep conversation with the remarkable Aubrey Blanche-Sarellano, a visionary leader who wears many hats - the CEO of MathPath, Senior Director of Equitable Design, Product, and People at Culture Amp, a startup investor, advisor, and a non-profit board member.

Aubrey is a beacon of inspiration, constantly striving to reshape the systems and practices that govern our society to foster a world where everyone has access to equitable opportunities.

Aubrey shares her personal journey, a rich tapestry woven from her early years of grappling with identity and privilege to evolving into a stalwart advocate for equity and inclusion. She delves deep into her philosophy of sharing opportunities and not viewing the world as a zero-sum game, a belief that fuels her passion and drives her initiatives.

In this episode, listeners will be privy to Aubrey's candid reflections on her personal experiences, including her adoption story and how her diverse identities have shaped her understanding of privilege and marginalization. Aubrey's narrative is a testament to her commitment to fostering fairness and equity in the world, a mission grounded in her extensive training in social and scientific methods.

Aubrey also shares exciting insights into her role at Culture Amp, highlighting the company's dedication to building a better world of work and its efforts to run an ethical and equitable organization. She expresses her enthusiasm for the upcoming projects and the vibrant team that supports her in her endeavours.

Join us in this enlightening conversation as Aubrey Blanche inspires us with her wisdom, her journey of continuous learning and growth, and her unwavering dedication to building a better, more inclusive world.

• [00:00:00] Introduction to Aubrey Blanche
• [00:01:00] Aubrey discusses her philosophy on sharing opportunities
• [00:02:00] Aubrey shares her excitement for the upcoming year and new team members
• [00:03:00] The importance of understanding team members' philosophies
• [00:04:00] Aubrey on the value of personal and lived experiences in shaping viewpoints
• [00:05:00] Aubrey shares her personal story and the impact of her adoption
• [00:06:00] Aubrey's early passion for fairness and equity
• [00:07:00] The role of reading and learning in Aubrey's life
• [00:08:00] Aubrey discusses her identities and understanding of privilege and marginalization

Aubrey Blanche Website⁠, ⁠LinkedIn⁠ and ⁠Twitter⁠ or X

Culture Amp

Official Website https://www.cultureamp.com/

Other Resources

Article: Stop Telling Women they Have Imposter Syndrome by Ruchika Tulshyan and Jodi-Ann Burey,

Ruchika Tulshyan Website⁠, ⁠LinkedIn⁠ and ⁠Twitter or X Jodi-Ann Burey Website, LinkedIn and Twitter or X Ruha Benjamin

Website and Twitter or X

Book - "Race After Technology"

Safiya Umoja Noble

Website and Twitter⁠ or X

"Algorithms of Oppression"