Black Tech Week

Black Tech Week 2024 did not disappoint. It was once again a privilege to support the Lightship Foundation team as they made Cincinnati the place to be last week for black and brown founders, venture capitalists, and technologists. My Frost Brown Todd colleagues and I had a blast hosting the opening reception and founder Funder happy hour throughout the week. I also was honored to hop up on stage and discuss the Legal Implications of Leveraging AI when building your product or company. Thank you Candice Matthews Brackeen, Brian Brackeen, Alexis Alston, Chevonne James, Vanessa Misoon, Kate deJesus, Yasvin Rajapakse, and the rest of the Lightship team that produced another magical week of connection and growth for the minority innovation ecosystem.

Connect with JobsOhio and REDI Cincinnati this week at Black Tech Week! Jordan Tyler, Cierra Clymer, Jonathan L. Bridges, Ian Andrew, Charles G. Rowell, Alexandra Conley, Monica L. Womack, MPA, Ronald C. Todd, II., Darnita Bradley, Ashten Houseman, Ashley Gomes, M. Ed, Jennifer Thomas, M.Ed., Sarah Daligga!

👏🏾 This morning we kicked off #BTW24 with an inspiring talk from MoviePass CEO, Stacey Spikes! 🎥 We have a few more speakers for you to meet before the #BlackTechWeek festivities continue! 🎉 Check them out below! - Jefferson Noël Noel, Barbershop Speaks - Tonya Jackson, Lexmark - Ethan Barteck, Fifth Third Bank - Mitchell Phelps, LinkedIn - Aja Hardy, Guided Direction #BTWCincinnati #MoviePass #Entrepreneurship #Tech

👀 Got games on your phone?! 📱 No worries! Come play RnBingo Wednesday of #BlackTechWeek at Revel OTR Urban Winery! 🍷 Ft. music by DJ Stone! 🎶 #BTWCincinnati #BTW24 #RnBingo

I am very excited to attend and participate in Black Tech Week in Cincinnati, where on Tuesday I will join Sydney Paige Thomas of Symphonic Capital for a session on "Rasing a Fund." If you're one of the founders, funders or corporations who will be in attendance at #BTW24, please don't hesitate to say hello or reach out. #BTWCincinnati

💫 The doors are finally open!! 🚪 #BlackTechWeek has officially kicked off at The Aronoff and we can't wait for the week that lies ahead! ⚡️ Get to know more of this year's speakers below! 🎤 - Yvette Schmitter, PwC - Terell Cobb, Microsoft - Mo'Shai Gibbs, MBA Gibbs, Microsoft - Margaret Ntambi, RareBreed Ventures - Lindsay Sims, Google #BTWCincinnati #BTW24 🚀

👏🏾 Happy Black Tech Week #BTWCommunity!! 🤩 Don't forget to add events like #RapvsAI to your schedule in the #BTW24 app! 🤖 See you there! 🎶 #BTWCincinnati

🎶 In the wake of Hip Hop’s 50th anniversary, the Cincinnati Art Museum is hosting a groundbreaking exhibition exploring the genre’s extraordinary influence on contemporary society over the past two decades. 🖼️ Click here to buy your ticket to #TheCulture on June 28th 🎧 bit.ly/4bIMQiD El Franco Lee II (American, b. 1985), DJ Screw in Heaven, 2008, acrylic on canvas, 38 x 48 in. (96.5 x 121.9 cm), Private Collection, Houston, © El Franco Lee II 🖌️ #Cincinnati #ArtsandCulture #HipHop

🌟 Meet the game-changers behind inclusion & tech innovation! 👨🏽💻 Our #BTW24 lineup features impactful leaders and investors who are propelling diverse entrepreneurs to new heights. 🚀 Get to know them below! #BlackTechWeek - Damien Hooper-Campbell, StockX - Brian Hill, YouTube - Alana Hinkston, 1863™ Ventures - Felecia Hatcher, Black Ambition Prize #StockX #BTWCincinnati #VC #Tech

🎉 Let's get this party started! 🙌🏾 #BlackTechWeek is almost here which means our incredible lineup of speakers are gearing up to get you inspired! 🚀 Meet more #BTW24 speakers below! 🎤 - Rebekah D. Gordon, J.D., UX Design & Strategy VP, JPMorgan Chase - Kendra Abney, PMP, PM Mindset - Nicole Alexander, NYU | META - Mark F., Passbook Cartel #BTWCincinnati #VC #Tech #Innovation #Entrepreneurship