The Shades of Entrepreneurship™ — Don Berger: From DEI to Belonging in the Workplace

How can organizations foster true belonging beyond diversity initiatives?

On this episode of The Shades of Entrepreneurship™, host Gabriel Flores sits down with Don Berger, founder of a successful event planning software company and author of The Quest. Don shares his personal journey—from being adopted and moving from Israel to the U.S., to building a thriving business. He discusses how these experiences shaped his approach to workplace culture, emphasizing that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are just the beginning, and that real belonging creates lasting impact. Don also introduces his latest venture: intimate retreat centers designed to foster connection, community, and personal growth.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to move beyond DEI to create authentic workplace belonging

• Lessons from Don’s entrepreneurial journey and personal experiences

• Strategies for fostering inclusive cultures in business

• Insights from The Quest framework for personal and professional belonging

• How retreat centers can cultivate community and connection

This episode is ideal for entrepreneurs, business leaders, HR professionals, and anyone interested in building inclusive and connected work environments.

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