Tech Diversity Week pulls in diverse sets of people within higher education, tech companies and junior & high school education to celebrate and advance diversity in the technology industry over a five-day period of events, including fairs, concerts, panels, workshops, and award ceremonies. The occasion will serve as an opportunity to bring together the brightestContinue reading "Tech Diversity Week"
The TechEquity Collaborative is a new organization harnessing the civic energy of the tech community to create the conditions where the Bay Area's tech-driven economy can work for everyone. We're throwing a party to launch our membership program and kick off our initiatives to advocate for change in policy areas like housing, workforce development andContinue reading "TechEquity Collaborative Member Launch Party"
The Bay Area is a hotbed for opportunity and innovation in the United States today. All around the Bay, companies are innovating and expanding to build the future, and participation in this economy depends on access and opportunity. Join Foundation Center West and the Kapor Center for Social Impact for a Meet Up featuring organizationsContinue reading "Creating Pathways for Access & Inclusion Through Workforce Development"
Every First Friday in Oakland, join us at the Kapor Center for all things diverse and inclusive tech entrepreneurship!
Are you an Oakland resident who has been considering whether or not a coding bootcamp is a viable option for you?
The culminating event of every NFTE classroom program is a competition. Through this opportunity, students present their business plans before an audience and a panel of volunteer judges.
RSVP for a panel with the founders of Sprëtz and Chirps Chips. These Bay Area Entrepreneurs from ABC's Shark Tank will share their stories, and talk about access to capital following our casting call for Season 9 of Shark Tank at the Kapor Center for Social Impact.
Join us for our PreSeed Summer Series: Pitch Oakland, a great opportunity to pitch from the rooftop of the Kapor Center. Collaborate with fellow early-stage founders building a better world, and get to know Better Ventures and the Kapor Center.
Every First Friday in Oakland, join us at the Kapor Center for all things diverse and inclusive tech entrepreneurship! You'll have the opportunity to meet other current and aspiring founders of color, potential future team members, and even potential investors. Join us over food & drinks as we demystify entrepreneurship alongside inspiring, successful founders. BeContinue reading "1st Friday Founders Fireside Chat"
Join us for the 2nd Annual Kapor Center Impact Awards as we celebrate game changers in tech. We are pleased to honor four awardees who are notably diversifying tech by advancing access to the tech sector, challenging inclusion practices, and effectively using tech tools or platforms to close gaps. Activist, actor, & entrepreneur, Jesse Williams, willContinue reading "2018 Kapor Center Impact Awards"