Crain's Daily Gist

08/31/20: Virtual events could help tech’s diversity problem

Episode Summary

Women continue to be underrepresented in some of the world’s largest tech conferences. Lin Classon, vice president at Downers Grove-based IT company Ensono, joins the podcast to discuss how the industry can use virtual events as a step toward inclusion. Plus: Suburban Cook makes the state's COVID warning list, United Airlines drops fees while American slashes its schedule, Walgreens names former Rite Aid CEO to lead its U.S. business and former employees of failed Bridgeport bank hit with federal charges.