
Jeffrey Spector
@jeffreyspector
Building @Karat, formerly @gatesfoundation, trying to do my small part. Love sharing what I learn & stories of the incredible people along the way.
ID: 43838936
01-06-2009 05:48:39
804 Tweet
790 Followers
1,1K Following


I can think of no better org to donate to on this #GivingTuesday than Ada Dev Academy. 95+% of students get jobs as FT software engineers upon completion, with an avg salary increase of ~150% vs before the program. + the industry gets built in a more equitable, representative way.


Loved the The Wall Street Journal article about the psychology of penalty shots. I know I’m not the only one who wondered why Croatia’s players coolly made theirs while Japan missed, or why Spain failed on all 3 of its kicks. Applies to many high-stakes scenarios! #WorldCup linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…



Ahead of #MLKDay, our Vice President of #BrilliantBlackMinds Crystal Moore and President Jeffrey Spector share a thoughtful conversation on the impact of Dr. Martin Luther King's legacy. Read the full Q&A here: bit.ly/3w1ZBm1




Jeffrey Spector co-founder Karat shares insights on talent acquisition, building bridges to opportunities, and the launch of Brilliant Black Minds with Serena Williams. Don't miss out! #talentacquisition #DiversityandInclusion soundcloud.com/ninetothrivehr…





When we offered redo interviews, we saw more than 50% of candidates do better the second time — and that number jumped to 60% for Black candidates. 📈 Quartz at Work spoke more on the topic with #Karat President and Co-Founder JefferySpector. hubs.la/Q01K3G4s0




It’s hard to believe that after nearly 25 years, today is my last day of work at the Gates Foundation. I want to extend an extra special thank you to foundation colleagues & alumni for all they’ve taught me over the years & for all the ways they’re carrying this work forward. ❤
