Lauren Maillian is a serial entrepreneur at heart, and her dedication to diversity and inclusion is evident in all of her work.
Creating a Space for Black and Latinx Women Entrepreneurs | Nasdaq Spotlight: Lauren Maillian
Maillian is the CEO of digitalundivided, an organization that provides community and resources to Black and Latinx women at all stages of the entrepreneurial journey. The nonprofit uses technology and data to empower women of color and drive economic growth in underserved communities.
“Our goal as an organization is to lead the global shift toward inclusive innovation and entrepreneurship for Black and Latinx women,” Maillian told Lifewire in a phone interview. “We want to create a world where all women own their work.”
Maillian was named CEO of digitalundivided in June 2020, after previously serving as chair of the organization’s board of directors. The nonprofit is using technology to reach more underprivileged women than ever before, as all of its programming is delivered virtually.