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Doing the Work: Our Commitment to Building Balanced Teams

On September 15th, Okta and Auth0 co-sponsored the Girls in Tech conference (GITCON), the signature, eponymous event of one of our nonprofit partners, focused on eliminating the gender gap in tech. This is the first joint event that Auth0 and Okta have sponsored, and we could not be more excited about how our teams have come together. As we…

Equity Accelerator: Opening Career Pathways

At Okta, we are committed to advancing innovative solutions. And in this spirit of innovation, we’re excited to announce the launch of our Equity Accelerator. This program is a 6-month, full-time, paid workforce development program to expand economic opportunity for and with under-represented talent, with an emphasis on BIPOC (Black, Indigenous,…

A Message From the POC @ Okta Leadership

Okta’s diversity and inclusion efforts did not begin the day after George Floyd took his last breath. Our journey started 11 years ago when our founders Todd McKinnon (CEO) and Frederic Kerrest (COO) articulated a desire to reflect the community we serve. Within the last three years, this has led to the appointment of two Black board members, the…

Giving Tuesday: How Okta for Good made a positive impact on my life

If you’re familiar with Okta, you’ll know that giving back is an integral part of our company and people. Okta for Good, Okta’s philanthropic arm, is a prime example of how much Okta cares about giving back to our community and world. Okta for Good’s vision is “directing the best of Okta—our people, technology, and financial resources—to the…

Confidence Is Key: Your Story Inspires with Christopher Byers

Okta is home to an inspiring group of people. In this edition of Your Story Inspires, we’re excited to highlight Christopher Byers, legal counsel and People of Color recruiting committee volunteer, for believing that confidence is critical and bringing it to work each day. Read on to learn how Christopher channels his confidence into achieving his…

Okta Joins Techwomen—Mentoring Across Cultures

For the first time, Okta has joined the TechWomen program earlier this fall. The program brings young women professionals from Middle East, Africa and Central Asia to the US for 5 weeks of a professional mentorship, allowing for both a professional and cultural exchange. It's a new way to give women professionals from different global locations…

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