Matt Cameron is the CEO of LGBT Great and a member of the board of directors at the Diversity Project. This podcast is being released as a bonus add-on to the Pride Series 2025, as part of our support of Pride 365, an important initiative supported by LGBT Great.

Our conversation starts with Matt’s upbringing and his extraordinary work ethic from a very young age – we hear about the common thread of working with people that led to his career start in recruitment sales.

His compelling interest in inclusion led to him spotting an opening in the market for LGBT great, which he founded in 2019.  In discussing why inclusion is more important now than ever he mentions the impact of current policies – such as the loss of psychological safety at work, stalled career progression and perceived corporate abandonment. He notes that transgender colleagues are feeling this in particular today. In terms of setting the tone as leaders he sets out a template for action – whereby leaders should listen actively and create space for honest dialogue (e.g. through running 10-minute “Pulse Listening Circles” each month), reaffirm commitment with visible, values-led action and embed inclusion into their talent and business strategy.

We end with some compelling calls to action from Pride365 to the need to start with values – fairness, dignity, and respect and “it’s not about ticking boxes. It’s about unlocking potential.”

Like LGBT Great Fiftyfaces Productions is committed to Pride 365. Thank you to Tom Soto and Latimer Partners for supporting our 2025 Pride Series.