[klyrs]

It's not. Folks have ethics about who they take their money from. I agree, it's not the same, but a dollar isn't just a dollar. Who it's coming from, and what their ethics are, do actually matter.

In this case, I see that minorities are underrepresented in startups. Insomuch as it's all about who you know, there's strong reinforcement of systemic trends of enriching primarily white men. Diversity at the top unlocks hidden talent in their networks and overlooked markets, so picking folks to maximize cultural competency is kind of a no-brainer.