One of the hardest questions to answer when considering starting a VC-backed company is “Am I ready to start a company? How will my company succeed?” There are hundreds ofContinue reading "Founders Making Waves in the Black Community"
Join Jim Lowry as he talks about lessons learned from his 30+ year career of minority business development. You’ll get practical strategies on securing the mentors, networks, and capital requiredContinue reading "Fireside Chat with Author, Jim Lowry"
Despite the commitments made by large tech corporations over the past couple of years, the State of Tech Diversity: The Black Tech Ecosystem report revealed that progress towards racial equityContinue reading "State of the Black Tech Ecosystem"
Attention: If you’re ever planning on interviewing for a job, this workshop applies to you! Join us for the May 20th workshop on navigating and succeeding in the behavioral andContinue reading "SMASH x Humane Workshop: Mastering the Tech + Behavioral Interview (Virtual Workshop)"
Join us for a national voter engagement virtual forum bringing together Kapor Center’s civic engagement partners to raise awareness on how tech platforms are impacting their voter engagement work andContinue reading "Fight for the Future: How the Fate of Democracy Impacts Tech Policy"
Career Catalyst will host a conversation with two featured guests from its platform — Stephanie Sterling (Maritime Archeologist and Professional Scuba Diver) and Tyrance Billingsley II (Founder of Black TechContinue reading "Career Catalyst Black History Month 2023: A Deep Dive into the Past in Order to Change the Future"
Join us on May 16 at 5:00PM, for a special screening of "Bad Input," a three part video series taking action against discriminatory tech. In partnership with the Consumer Reports,Continue reading "Bad Input: Film Screening"
What if there was a community based approach for Oakland residents to share vetted resources, report issues, and support each other while feeling more heard and understood by their councilContinue reading "The People’s Hackathon: Building Community Tech Solutions for Oakland"
"Unfiltered Conversations: Queer Perspectives on Working in the American Startup Scene" is a panel discussion designed for investors, founders, and operators in the Bay Area. It brings together a diverseContinue reading "Unfiltered Conversations: Queer Perspectives on Working in the American Startup Scene"