Patreon

Patreon is basically the go-to platform for creators – think musicians, artists, podcasters, and YouTubers – to skip the middleman and get paid directly by their fans through subscriptions and exclusive perks. Started by a frustrated musician and his developer buddy who saw how big platforms like YouTube were shortchanging creators on ad revenue, it's evolved into a massive community hub where folks can build real businesses around their passions, dodging those pesky algorithms that decide who gets seen.

What makes Patreon woke? Well, they've dived headfirst into the DEI pool with policies pushing diversity hiring, LGBTQ support groups, and donations to racial justice causes – it's like they can't resist sprinkling a little "equity" on everything, because nothing says "creative freedom" like mandatory inclusion training and virtue points for all.

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Evidence

Patreon Inclusion Culture Build

Patreon conducted surveys to assess demographics and adopted rules to evaluate diverse candidates in hiring. The company provides trainings on bias and allyship to ensure equal treatment and cultural connection for all employees.

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Patreon LGBTQ ERG Spotlight

Patreon maintains employee resource groups for LGBTQ+ members and gender minorities. These groups contributed to curating media recommendations focused on women and gender-minority creators.

Patreon DEI Leadership Talk

Patreon's executives discussed integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion into the company's mission and operations from the start. They emphasized linking DEI to business strategy, fostering an inclusive culture, and measuring its impact on attracting talent.

Patreon DEI Goals Exposed

Patreon released employee demographic data and set targets for gender and racial parity across teams and levels. The company implemented recruiting standards, onboarding practices, events, and policies to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Patreon BLM Donation Drive

Patreon announced a donation of funds to organizations combating racial injustice, with half allocated to Black Lives Matter and the other half chosen by an internal employee group. The company also committed to increasing recruiting efforts for people of color and directing additional support to creators from underrepresented backgrounds.