HubSpot Diversity & Inclusion

Come as you are. Hi!

Belonging is important. Meet HubSpotters who agree.

Paul Rios Director of Sales, LatAm Cambridge

Meet Paul
What's one thing most people might not know about you?

I was born and raised in Queens, NY to an Argentinean mother and a Puerto Rican father.

Why is inclusion and belonging personally important to you?

I'm a first generation white male Latino. Throughout my life I've felt as if I have a foot in two different camps - that of privilege and that of not. It’s an interesting dichotomy and definitely eye opening to experience how people treat you differently whether they perceive you to be a white male or an immigrant/Latino. From an early age, this have driven me to fight for inclusion, because no one should feel like they don’t belong.

What is one diversity program or initiative at HubSpot that makes you proud to work here, and why?

In 2016 I helped co-found Boston Latinos in Tech. What was supposed to be a one-time event matured into a quarterly-recurring meetup, sponsored by HubSpot, which seeks to foster a conversation about the Latinx community in the Boston tech scene. The support I have received formally and informally from all sorts of folks at HubSpot has been amazing. From interns wanting to help out, to executives helping to promote the events and to source speakers.
Loe Lee Design Manager Remote

Meet Loe
What's one thing most people might not know about you?

I'm not actually a designer. I'm a musician and a painter in a designer's body. I wrote, produced, and released two albums and did claves and backup vocals for a 15 piece afrobeat band in Oakland, CA.

Why is inclusion and belonging personally important to you?

I was raised Jewish and on every high holiday, we'd reflect on all of the things we were lucky to have and how some folks didn't have those same things. Inclusion and belonging is about closing that gap-not just within a company but within, a city, state, country, and world. It's about creating equity by recognizing privilege.

What is one diversity program or initiative at HubSpot that makes you proud to work here, and why?

When I joined this company, I saw Ta-Nehisi Coates was the spotlight speaker at our INBOUND event. I felt overwhelmed with gratitude. Finally, a company was taking a stand by giving someone like Ta-Nehisi Coates a large stage. I cried all over my computer.

Describe a time someone or something made you feel included at work.

Shortly after I joined HubSpot, I got pregnant. I was taken aback by how supportive everyone was and especially inspired by the fathers I worked with. I then wrote a Medium post about my experience and support I received.
Simon Wong Director, Services Singapore

Meet Simon
What's one thing most people might not know about you?

That I started my career in Design.

Why is inclusion and belonging personally important to you?

I’ve been fortunate enough to have lived in a few different countries and experience different cultures. It's made me appreciate the value of differing points of view.

What is one diversity program or initiative at HubSpot that makes you proud to work here, and why?

There are many, but our employee resource group ParentSpot is one that I really appreciate. Simply because I'm a parent myself and it's good that we recognize and support parents. It's never easy juggling parenthood with the pressures of work and HubSpot’s approach towards this enables us to do our best work.

What advice do you have for people who want to help create a more inclusive environment but aren't sure where to start?

I would say, first and foremost, be really open to new things. Find something you're passionate about or something that you've been impacted by. Then read up, ask questions, be authentic. Sometimes a mindset shift is the only catalyst you'll need to get the ball rolling.
Leslie Boadum Senior Partner Success Manager Berlin

Meet Leslie
What's one thing most people might not know about you?

I've been passionate about gender equality from a very young age. I even nicknamed my room 'Queendom' because I didn’t like that kingdom has a masculine title despite it applying to both men and women.

What is one diversity program or initiative at HubSpot that makes you proud to work here, and why?

The Women@HubSpot program is really special. I’ve never worked in a company where the dedication to further women was so prevalent, so having a dedicated employee resource group to support women in every stage of their career still amazes me.

What advice do you have for people who want to help create a more inclusive environment but aren't sure where to start?

Start reflecting on situations you have felt included and if they were inclusive by nature, or if you fit in "by default" due to some sort of privilege. By acknowledging this privilege you can then start to look for ways you can include people who may not benefit from the same privilege you do. This may feel uncomfortable at the beginning. But the more you flex that muscle, the more natural it will feel. Having privilege isn’t necessarily a bad thing as long as we use that benefit to speak out and level the playing field for all.
Viennie Chanthachack Team Lead, Recruiting Cambridge

Meet Viennie
What's one thing most people might not know about you?

I'm the first in my family to go to college.

What is one diversity program or initiative at HubSpot that makes you proud to work here, and why?

As a member of our campus recruiting team, I'm proud of the innovation we're doing around connecting with students about career opportunities outside of the traditional career fair format. Meeting students in these different settings allows us to meet so many more individuals with diverse backgrounds and interests that we would normally miss.

Describe a time someone or something made you feel included at work.

In my first few months at HubSpot, I remember a time when my manager asked me to join her in a meeting with directors, VPs and our C-level executives. I was shocked to be in a room with so many influential figures, but realized the invitation was meant to create an opportunity for me to collaborate with more HubSpot leaders. I’m thankful for the experience, which has ultimately helped me better connect my every day work to our business goals.
Melissa Obleada UX Associate Cambridge

Meet Melissa
Why is inclusion and belonging personally important to you?

I know what it feels like to be the only person in the room with a difference - whether it’s darker skin, the only woman, the only person who's LGBTQ, the only one with immigrant parents. Sometimes it's something only I notice, and sometimes you can feel the eyeballs on you. Either way, it's uncomfortable and something nobody should have to worry about. But what's great it that it's addressable through diversity and inclusion. The more people we have with varied experiences, strengths, backgrounds, identities, and ideas, the better any group, team, or company will be.

What advice do you have for people who want to help create a more inclusive environment but aren't sure where to start?

Learn from and listen to those different than you. Take the time to seek out the voices of writers, entrepreneurs, journalists, and other leaders. In person, ask your colleagues how they're doing and actively listen to their responses.

Describe a time someone or something made you feel included at work.

At Boston Pride in 2018, looking back at the sea of 150+ HubSpotters dancing through the city was something I’ll never forget. To know that these colleagues of mine were showing up to express their support for the LGBTQ+ community was overwhelming in the best way.
Katie Schick Tech Lead Cambridge

Meet Katie
What's one thing most people might not know about you?

I sang opera and Gilbert & Sullivan in college and wrote my senior thesis on 1950s American opera.

Why is inclusion and belonging personally important to you?

As a biracial person, I've often felt like I didn't quite fit in with either of my halves, so I empathize strongly with how hard it is to feel like you're on the outside. Additionally, as a female engineer, I know that some workplaces are better than others at including and promoting leadership in groups that are underrepresented in tech. I want to make sure everyone at HubSpot feels like they belong so that they can do their best work, feel valued, and grow their careers here.

Describe a time someone or something made you feel included at work.

A few days after joining HubSpot, I nervously showed up to a People of Color at HubSpot meeting, afraid of walking into the room alone. I needn't have worried because the crew immediately welcomed me in. I soon found those weekly meetings to be a safe, comforting space within HubSpot. I also love the People of Color at HubSpot mentoring program; I've gotten to know and learn from senior leaders at the company, and it's been invaluable to my growth, both personally and professionally.
Dave Torres Sales Manager Cambridge

Meet Dave
What's one thing most people might not know about you?

In a 2015 cook-off among the LatAm sales team, I took the award for best carnitas.

What is one diversity program or initiative at HubSpot that makes you proud to work here, and why?

The PoCAH mentoring program is something that makes me very proud to work at HubSpot. It provides the opportunity to gain an additional perspective and a connection to someone who may have similar experiences and therefore can relate to your experience and can help you develop not only personally, but professionally.

Describe a time someone or something made you feel included at work.

Dharmesh wrote a post where he talked about his experience embracing his own diversity, and the reason why diversity, inclusion and belonging is so important to him. Hearing his deep dark thoughts on diversity showed not only his commitment to transparency, but his commitment to building a company that is inclusive of all and it made me proud to be different and included in his company’s mission.
Flora Wang Product Manager Cambridge

Meet Flora
What's one thing most people might not know about you?

I gave a presentation at INBOUND 2018 about diversity and I'm striving to learn how to do better everyday. I also sometimes relax by watching power-washing videos - it’s surprising satisfying!

What advice do you have for people who want to help create a more inclusive environment but aren't sure where to start?

Every little action counts - whether it's including someone in a lunch, complimenting them on their presentation, or even just going out of your way to help them find a conference room. Small actions have the power to build a large impression on people so take the opportunity to make it a good impression!

Describe a time someone or something made you feel included at work.

When I joined the sales team, a couple of the more senior sales reps took the time to introduce me to the rest of the sales floor. That made a world of different to establish trust early on with the team and really made me feel like I was part of the team.
Gregory Walters Sales Trainer Singapore

Meet Gregory
What's one thing most people might not know about you?

I was in a Ribena (currant flavored soft drink) commercial in Singapore.

What advice do you have for people who want to help create a more inclusive environment but aren't sure where to start?

Make an effort to befriend people that are different from you, in ALL the ways that people can be different from you. You'll start to understand better where people are coming from. From there, inclusion becomes much easier.

Describe a time someone or something made you feel included at work.

When I came for my in-person interview, it was Pride Month, and there were mini-rainbow flags all over the office. It made me feel 100x more comfortable, and I knew this was where I wanted to be.

What is one diversity program or initiative at HubSpot that makes you proud to work here, and why?

We do a "I Bet You Didn't Know" video series internally featuring nuances about our global offices. It helps introduce the rest of the company to the culture and people of our APAC offices, and it kick started some great conversations about how we can work together better.
Akiko Hirose Office Manager Tokyo

Meet Akiko
What's one thing most people might not know about you?

I was a dancer who performed at multiple stages annually. I also performed in Oregon during my university years and enjoyed salsa while studying abroad in Mexico.

Why is inclusion and belonging personally important to you?

To me, inclusion means trust and understanding. When people feel comfortable, they are able to do their best work. While our Japanese team views diversity differently in terms of ethnicity and race, it is important for us to create a safe environment where people feel accepted and respected regardless of their beliefs, sexual orientations, perspective and so on.

We grow better together.

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