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"There is a lot to like about startups. For many, the pursuit of making your own mark on the world, while innovating your respective industry, tops any other type of professional lifestyle.\nBut while the challenges and struggles entrepreneurs face in the pursuit of success are well documented, there is a segment of the startup industry that face an even tougher challenge, according to a recent Mashable Spotlight piece.\nSee also: The Black Entrepreneur Trying to End Startup Racism Is Almost Out of Cash\nIn her story on the barriers that minority entrepreneurs face, Mashable's Anita Li writes, \"Minority-owned firms are less likely than non-minority-owned firms to receive loans, recent data shows. And the founders are less likely to apply for loans due to fears of rejection. They're also more likely to be denied credit, receive lower loan amounts and pay higher interest rates than their non-minority counterparts.\" \nTo take a deeper dive into the obstacles some minorities are facing in the startup world \u2014 both as entrepreneurs and employees \u2014 and to learn tips for overcoming these barriers, we\u2019re hosting a #StartupDiversity Twitter chat on Thursday, Aug. 7 at 2 p.m. ET on our @MashStartups account.\nHow to Join\n\nJoin us on Twitter at 2 p.m. ET on Thursday, Aug. 7.\nFollow @MashStartups on Twitter, and tweet your questions and comments.\nJoin the conversation using the hashtag #StartupDiversity.\n\nWe look forward to connecting with you Thursday for a robust conversation about diversity in startups.\nHave something to add to this story? Share it in the comments."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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