Black Tech Saturdays

MIAMI 🌴12.07.24 | Connect with creatives and innovators who put their genius to work for their industries and communities—creating economic mobility for all. Bright Future, Black Genius: Harnessing Art and Technology for Economic Mobility 🚀 Free entry + Special Detroit musical guests + Open bar + Appetizers ✨ RSVP NOW ✅ https://bit.ly/49CVgch In partnership with Let's Grow Michigan, You Can In Michigan, Knight Foundation 🌟 #BrightFutureBlackGenius #ArtBaselMiamiBeach #AFROTECH24 #BlackTechSaturdays #Miami #Detroit #BlackExcellence #InclusiveTech

Guess what! 😃 Google's 5-Day Gen AI Intensive Course is now available as a free, self-paced learning program for anyone interested in learning all about the fundamental technologies and techniques behind AI. 💻 Here's the entire course guide (readings, code labs, optional assignments): https://lnkd.in/dEeBq5jZ You can also view the live session recordings here: ➡️ Day 1: Foundational Models & Prompt Engineering https://lnkd.in/db4zeXse ➡️ Day 2: Embeddings and Vector Stores / Databases https://lnkd.in/dU-4zxsB ➡️ Day 3: Generative AI Agents https://lnkd.in/dbHdkNqC ➡️ Day 4: Domain-Specific LLMs https://lnkd.in/dHNS-m2H ➡️ Day 5: MLOps for Generative AI https://lnkd.in/dA-Kyqk7 Interested in learning about future events that come up? 📅 Here's the official Google-managed form for announcements: https://lnkd.in/dSwS7rRt Search on. 🔎 #ai #google #lifeatgoogle #training #education #courses

🚨🚨 BER BER BERRR!! LinkedIn!!! You know what time it is?! Internship Alert time! 🚨🚨 🚀We Are Now Recruiting for 6 Amazing Summer Internships at Rocket Mortgage for Summer 2025! 🚀 If you're ready to dive into the world of marketing and make an impact with Rocket Companies, this is your chance! We’re hiring passionate individuals for paid, full-time summer internships in the heart of Downtown Detroit. Current Openings: 🔹 Motion Design Intern 🔹 Advertising Operations Intern 🔹 Content Creator Intern 🔹 Brand Strategy Intern 🔹 Market Research Intern 🔹 Photography Intern Key Details: ✨ Full-time (40 hours per week) 💰 Paid internships 🏙️ Hybrid in Downtown Detroit, MI – Relocation assistance available for those outside the metro area 📅 Internship Dates: May – August 2025 👉 Don't miss out – we’re recruiting NOW! Apply today and get hands-on experience while contributing to a powerhouse brand! Feel free to share with your friends, classmates, and network – let's get the word out! #RocketCompanies #MarketingInternship #SummerInternship #Detroit #Advertising #MarketingCareers #Internships #PaidInternships #ContentCreation #BrandStrategy #MarketResearch #CareerOpportunities #CollegeStudents #InternshipAlert #Photography

I’m excited to announce a new program for startups at PepsiCo Labs! 🎉🎉 What would you change if you could see the impact of your decisions before making them? In today’s fast-paced world, PepsiCo is innovating to stay ahead. Our Labs program seeks smart solutions to boost decisions, profitability, and adaptability—while staying sustainable. We’re looking for innovators to bring smart tools for scenario planning, data integration, and team decision-making. AI, real-time analytics, or predictive models—let’s transform portfolio management together. Think you’ve got what it takes to reshape the future of portfolio management? Let’s connect. Link to details in the first comment.

Searching for funding? 💰 💸 At MyCofoundr.AI, we've put together this list of investors that are putting billions to work to actively fund diverse founders and reshape venture capital. 🚀 The Black Vanguard List 2025 (https://lnkd.in/ekAbZ7cG): Investors 11-15 Redefining VC 🚀 Here’s who’s making moves and how they’re investing: 🔥 15. Brian Brackeen – The Bias-Busting VC Visionary Assets under Management (AuM): $50M (Lightship Capital) Stage: Pre-seed to Series A | Check Size: $250K–$2M Thesis: Investing in under-networked founders in the Midwest, turning bias into opportunity. 🗽 14. Collide Capital – Building the Future of Venture in Brooklyn AuM: $66M Stage: Seed | Check Size: $500K–$1M -- Brian Hollins – The Brooklyn Bridge-Builder: Connecting Black founders to capital. -- Aaron Samuels – The Renaissance Investor: Blending creativity and venture to uplift diverse entrepreneurs. 💪 13. Collab Capital – The Changemakers Forging New Paths AuM: $51M Stage: Pre-seed to Series A | Check Size: $200K–$1M -- Jewel Burks Solomon – The Tech Titan Turned VC: From founder to funder, driving Black-led innovation. -- Barry Givens – The Engineer of Equity: Structuring success for Black entrepreneurs. 🌴 12. Slauson & Co. Strategists – Transforming LA’s Tech Landscape AuM: $100M Stage: Pre-seed to Seed | Check Size: $250K–$1M -- Ajay Relan – The Neighborhood Alchemist: Investing in overlooked communities. -- Austin Clements – The Equity Architect: Designing pathways to capital for diverse founders. 💼 11. GV Trailblazers – Elevating Diversity in VC AuM: $8B (GV (Google Ventures)) Stage: Early to Growth | Check Size: $1M–$5M+ -- Candice Morgan – The Diversity Dynamo: Championing inclusion as an investment imperative. -- KJ Sidberry – The Consumer Tech Visionary: Backing transformative early-stage consumer companies. These trailblazers are proving that diverse investments drive exponential returns – financially and socially. They're not just investing; they're redefining the future of VC. On Monday, I'll release the investors that we ranked 6-10. 🖤💬 Which of these investment theses inspires you most? Who are your favorite investors that you think should be added to the list who are big supporters of Black founders? Drop a comment and join the conversation! #BlackVanguard #VentureCapital #DiversityInTech #InclusiveInvesting

Morning, Daniel Wilkins the music producer for the Never Yield games as well as many other projects. His mom is looking for a little help with his final expenses. If you have a few dollars to send her way I know Dan would greatly appreciate it 🙏🏾 gofund.me/e85f65a3

JOB ALERT!!! We have 4 key roles open now; Associate Director of Recruitment, Assistant Director of Marketing, Associate Director of Industry Credential, Associate Director of Human Resources. If you are interested or know someone who is please apply now! https://lnkd.in/guPhk_zv #jobs #careers #hiring #education #marketing #hr #recruiters #detroit #hbcu #plc #pensole #pensolelewis #gilbertfamilyfoundation #target

At the beginning of our journey, everything I read said  take your business as far as possible on your own. After doing that, we reached a crossroads where most first-time founders ask, "What do I do next?" In 2021, we made a pivotal move from Austin, Texas, to Michigan to join the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem and tech hubs here. It was in Michigan that we began to hone in on our vision for Reaction Technologies. With the help of organizations such as Ann Arbor SPARK Centrepolis Accelerator @ Lawrence Technological University Invest Detroit, VentureWell, Black Tech Saturdays,EMU Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation EMU Center for Digital Engagement and others, we started to learn what it takes to build a successful business. Without the support of these organizations in areas like funding, business development, and product development, I honestly don't know if we would be where we are today. We will continue to lean on the Michigan ecosystem as we look to raise capital and launch our hardware and software products. At the heart of Reaction Technologies is a commitment to people: a commitment to young athletes who dream of playing at the highest levels; a commitment to the parents of these athletes who want nothing more than to see their children safe and having fun; and a commitment to the coaches who bear the responsibility of leading their teams to success without compromising their athletes' safety. Our goal at Reaction Technologies is to be part of the solution that enhances athlete safety and performance. Christina Tamer Tember Shea Johnnie Turnage Alexa Turnage Tricia Compas-Markman Allison Murdock Dave Morin Pedro Guillen Belvin Liles III Margarita Hernandez, PhD Dan Radomski Riley Lenhard Kristine Nash-Wong Jeff Ponders II Yash Kakkad Bud Gibson Sanjib Chowdhury Torsha Perry Dennis G Shaver John W Watson

I had the pleasure of finally attending Black Tech Saturdays for their Holiday Celebration & Pitch Competition! 🎄 Congratulations to all those who participated in this incredible event. This event is all about connection, celebration, and empowering our community. Here is a highlight from the event. Good job hosting Jerome Crawford ✊🏾 and a amazing event Johnnie Turnage & Alexa Turnage Michigan Central

Had an amazing time pulling up to the Black Tech Saturdays Holiday Party and I even had an excuse to use my Meta Ray-Ban glasses to capture the experience 😎. Shoutout to all the amazing founders who took the stage to pitch their businesses and those who took home funding to support their ventures ✊🏾 #tech #detroit #smallbusiness