Paolo Gaudiano

Paolo Gaudiano is the co-founder and Chief Scientist of Aleria, a company focused on demonstrating the value of Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) and helping organizations leverage D&I for success.1 He founded Aleria in February 2017 and is based in New York City.1

Professional Background

Paolo has an extensive and diverse professional background:

• He holds degrees in applied mathematics, aerospace engineering, and computational neuroscience.4
• He was a tenured faculty member at Boston University from 1991 to 1999.4
• He has experience as an entrepreneur, having founded and led several companies before Aleria.1
• He currently serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor at NYU Stern School of Business.14

Work in Diversity & Inclusion

Paolo's work in the D&I field includes:

• Founding Aleria Research Corporation (ARC), a nonprofit organization conducting scientific research on D&I.1
• Contributing to Forbes on D&I topics.1
• Chairing the annual D&I Research Conference.2
• Authoring the book "Measuring Inclusion: Higher Profits and Happier People".2

Approach and Methodology

Paolo's approach to D&I is characterized by:

• Using computer simulations and complex systems methodologies to demonstrate the link between employee treatment and company performance.2
• Focusing on measuring inclusion rather than just diversity.2
• Applying interdisciplinary knowledge from his varied background to solve D&I challenges.2

Paolo Gaudiano is recognized for his innovative work in quantifying the impact of D&I on organizational success and his efforts to make workplaces and society more inclusive and equitable.34