Arthur Woods

DEI-focused product and platform builder: Arthur has repeatedly built products and organizations to make hiring and work more equitable — e.g., co-founding Mathison (DEI analytics and the Equal Hiring Index) and co-authoring Hiring for Diversity — showing a mix of product, people-data, and operational experience focused on measurable DEI outcomes. mathison+2

Builder and operator who scaled mission-driven startups: He left operations roles at Google to co-found Imperative (peer-to-peer coaching / L&D), later co-founded Mathison and 1080 Ventures, demonstrating both early-stage product and growth experience and the ability to carry ventures through fundraising and acquisition conversations. sustainablebrandsmadrid+2

Community and talent-builder: Arthur is a long-time community organizer and founder (Out in Tech, Social Impact 360) and operates at the intersection of talent, inclusion and technology — advising employers on equitable hiring and serving in executive-search/ talent roles. arthurwwoods+2

Public-facing author, speaker and adviser: He is a bestselling/ nationally published author (Hiring for Diversity), a three-time TEDx speaker, contributor to outlets and a frequent keynote/advisor to large brands and institutions. wiley+2