While competition in a healthy market drives innovation in the life sciences industry, the most impactful DEI initiatives are developed and nurtured in a cooperative environment that transcends individual companies and organizations. DEI is not a zero-sum game, and each company’s lessons and triumphs can and should be shared so that we can all participate in creating a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable industry, whereby every person in California can bring their unique experiences and backgrounds to spark solutions for a better, healthier world.