company

Twilio

Cloud communications platform (SMS, voice, video APIs). Maintains strong DEI and anti-hate speech policies. Did not donate to Trump's inauguration.

Current Team

Jeff Lawson Current

Founder

Track Record

Added explicit prohibition of hate speech to platform policies after Charlottesville

Aug 15, 2017

reactive

In August 2017, after the deadly Charlottesville violence, Twilio updated its terms of service to explicitly prohibit use of its products for hate speech or in any way that 'degrades, intimidates, incites violence against, or encourages prejudicial action against anyone based on protected categories.' CEO Jeff Lawson called it an 'easy decision.'

+ DEI Programs

Sources: CNBC