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A few weeks ago, I attended the Black Tech Fest, and here’s what I learned: 1. Tech is for everyone, so don’t count yourself out. 2. Breaking into tech isn’t as difficult as it seems if you have clear goals. 3. Tech isn’t just for coders - there are many paths to explore. Here's a recap of my first 100 days in the industry. 🎥 Jeicy Kivuyo #BlackTech #TechForAll #NonTechInTech #WomenInTech #100DaysInTech #TechJourney #BlackInTech #TechCareer #DiversityInTech #First100Days #TechFest #TechCommunity #TechInspiration

Ideas are Great Execution Is Better - Interview with a VC In this episode, we dive into the world of tech innovation and investment with Brian Brackeen, General Partner at Lightship Capital and a key figure behind Black Tech Week. Ramon Ray, small business expert and founder of ZoneofGenius.com interviewed Brian. Brian shares insights from his journey as an entrepreneur-turned-investor, highlighting the importance of execution in bringing ideas to life. He discusses Lightship Capital's mission to support underrepresented founders and offers valuable advice on pitching to investors. The conversation also explores the significance of Black Tech Week as a platform for showcasing talent, fostering community, and driving innovation in the tech industry.

What does it mean to embrace all your passions, even when they don’t seem to align? Sherrell Dorsey shows how embracing multiple interests can be empowering. As the founder of The Plug , the first daily newsletter for Black tech startups, Sherrell has made her mark on the tech world. Beyond her tech expertise, Sherrell is also a dancer, writer, and content creator. In this episode, Tulaine and Sherrell discuss embracing multiple identities, the future of technology, and how to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. 🎧 Listen now ➡ https://lnkd.in/gkceckrv

📢 Attention! BFUTR Global Tech Summit is back! 🚀 We're excited to be a leadership partner for the largest gathering of Black tech professionals globally. And don't miss our very own Jérôme Parize, a partner in our Workday practice, taking the stage! Get your pass today. #BPTN #BFUTR2024 #PwCCareers #PwCProud #TheNewEquation #BeAPartOfTheNewEquation   #MostConnectedFirm #MeaningfulWork #MeaningfulGrowth 

"In every corner of the world, the power of community shines brightest when we stand together, united by purpose and bound by the heart. No distance can diminish the strength we have when we come together as one." Black Pages International #blackpreneur #PitchBlack #SupportBlackBusiness #ShopBlack #BlackTech #BlackEntrepreneur #BlackOwnedBusiness #ChicagoBusinessOwner #ChicagoEntrepreneur #bpi #blackpagesinternational #blackpagesmagazine

I am excited to announce that Beebz got accepted into Black Ambition – So Ambitious Pre-Accelerator to showcase what we are building, get the opportunity to scale and be funded. Join us today on our early seed raise. The famous billionaire, venture capitalist and author, Peter Thiel, explored many concepts in his book, Zero to One — one of which is the concept of vertical and horizontal progress of a startup which is essentially technological innovation vs globalisation. The vertical progress entails a startup builds to foster technological innovation and this will return make difference on a long-run. A big example is Apple. It is on this ground we have built a new feature for our incoming Vehicle Service Providers (VSP) called Promotions. Individuals, companies or organisations who sign up as our VSP, can leverage our promotional tool to reach more travellers (subscribers). The city-to-city rides of these subscribers on our app with the VSP's fleet of vehicles generate revenue for them (the VSP). Additionally, they have the opportunity to create and manage ride discounts, notify riders on this discount campaign from their VSP dashboard, and see their customer analytics. This is innovative from us and overall lucrative for them. Read more on our VSP, their dashboard and how they make money here – https://lnkd.in/dixYnVC4

BE IN THE ROOM WHERE IT HAPPENS Black Founders Hub Cohort 5 is opening doors for new joiners. Being the boss and a founder can be lonely. Surrounding yourself with people who lift you higher is essential to navigating your growth and challenges with fun and support along the way. Join Rashida Abdulai and me for a live chat on Monday at midday to learn more. How to get in the room What happens in the room What’s in it for you So excited to launch the next cohort #happyfriday #fridaythoughts #blackfounders #businesssuccess #revenuegrowth #mastermind #businesscoaching

At CodeJam 2.0, I spoke about how Machine Learning is used in the industry and the mistakes people often make. I explained common errors and suggested better ways to evaluate ML models. My goal was to help the audience (mostly students) understand how to use Machine Learning more effectively. I shared real-world examples and encouraged learning from mistakes for better results. Thanks for inviting me Syed Wajid Hussain Google Developer Student Club - SMIU

We asked, and Sam Bell (mostly) answered! 🙊 That's right, it's time for another round of random questions! What other random questions do you want us to ask? DM us or let us know in the comments! ⬇️ #CENTURY21 #CENTURY21Affiliated #Questions