"When it comes to meritocracy and diversity, the symbolic is real. And that means that simple actions that reduce bias, such as blind resume or application screening, are a double win: they reduce implicit bias and they help communicate our commitment to meritocracy."
Eric Ries is an American entrepreneur and author known for developing and popularizing the Lean Startup methodology. His book The Lean Startup influenced startup practice in technology and venture ecosystems worldwide. He has advised founders and organizations on innovation management.