Measuring Progress, Acknowledging Gaps

Despite significant progress, honest assessment reveals persistent challenges:

What's Working

1. Entry-Level Diversity: Coding bootcamps, alternative education paths, and targeted programs successfully diversify talent pipeline 2. Visible Role Models: Success stories across diverse backgrounds inspire others 3. Ecosystem Commitment: From SISTA charter to Tremplin program, concrete initiatives drive change 4. International Character: French Tech genuinely welcomes global talent

What's Not

1. Leadership Homogeneity: C-suites and boards remain predominantly white and male 2. Funding Disparities: Women and minorities receive disproportionately less venture capital 3. Invisible Barriers: Cultural codes, network effects, and unconscious bias persist 4. Geographic Concentration: Despite regional growth, opportunities concentrate in wealthy urban areas