Black Product Managers Network

✨ As we welcome the new year, we want to express our deepest gratitude to our phenomenal BPM members, partners, and the entire community for your unwavering support in 2023. Together, we achieved remarkable milestones, from dynamic events with industry leaders to empowering networking sessions. Your passion and engagement have fueled the vibrant spirit of our community. In 2024, get ready for an even more exciting journey! We're thrilled to unveil an incredible lineup of events, workshops, and new initiatives that will elevate our collective impact. Stay tuned for groundbreaking developments as we continue to break barriers, foster connections, and shape the future of product management. Wishing you all a fantastic New Year filled with growth, success, and boundless opportunities! Let's make 2024 our best year yet. 🌟🚀 #BlackProductManagers #BPM #BPMcommunity #blacktech #blackfounders

Last month, #BPMDallas gathered at Legacy Hall for another awesome meetup. The evening was filled with engaging conversations, laughter, and the chance to make new connections!  #BlackProductManagers #BPMCommunity #TechMeetups

🌟 Board Member Spotlight: Kevin Weil 🌟 We are thrilled to celebrate Kevin Weil, an industry trailblazer and dedicated member of BPM's Board of Directors on his new role as Chief Product Officer at OpenAI! 🚀 Kevin’s journey from leading teams at Twitter, Instagram, and Meta to his recent success as president of product and business at Planet showcases his extraordinary talent and vision. Thank you, Kevin, for your invaluable service to the #BPM Network. We look forward to seeing the incredible innovations you’ll bring to OpenAI!

Happy 4th of July from #BPM! As we celebrate freedom and independence, let’s also honor our community’s contributions to innovation and progress. Wishing everyone a safe and joyous holiday! 🎆🇺🇸 #BPMCommunity #4thofJuly #HappyHoliday #TechInnovation

Last month, #BPMRwanda kicked off its first local meeting at the innovative Digital Transformation Center Rwanda! Members had a chance to connect, engage, and learn more about BPM initiatives. Thanks to the leaders of this effort Richmond Chris-Koka, MBA, Bwiza Charlotte, and Geo Eseurhobo! We’re excited to see what’s next for #BPMAfrica! 🇷🇼🌍

Leadership is about inspiring and empowering others. Learn from tech leaders who are making a difference. Follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram! Reach out to learn more about joining a community dedicated to your success! #BPM2024 #BPMLeadership #LevelUp #CareerDevelopment #TechLeaders #blackproductmanagers

Last week's Rooftop Talent Mixer during #NYTechWeek was an incredible experience, co-hosted alongside our esteemed partners a16z Cultural Leadership Fund, Black In Gaming, Black Product Managers Network, The Marcy Lab School, and Per Scholas. The event showcased the remarkable talent nurtured within the All Star Code community. We were truly proud to witness our standout Scholars, including Djassi Julien, Adrian Davis, Anthony B., Amir Mustafa, Alexei Tulloch, Cole B. Mattox, Gary Coltrane, and Quincy Box demonstrating their skills and dedication. Their drive and passion left a lasting impression on everyone they connected with. A special thank you to our Executive Director, Danny Rojas for his unwavering leadership and support. Danny's presence and encouragement set a high benchmark for excellence, instrumental to the event's success. Engaging with a16z portfolio companies and other tech industry leaders highlighted the immense potential of our Scholars. They are not just participants; they are future leaders who will drive innovation and diversity in the tech field. As we celebrate these milestones, we invite you to support the next generation of tech leaders by contributing to All Star Code. This June, our goal is to raise $10,000 to fund our transformative programs. Becoming a recurring donor, no matter the amount, is an excellent way to demonstrate your commitment. Please join us in nurturing exceptional talent and creating a more inclusive and dynamic tech industry. Your contributions make a real, lasting impact. Donate today and help us continue building a brighter future: bit.ly/nytw2024 #TechWeek #NYTW #AllStarCode #DonateNow #FutureOfTech

Today’s the day. If you’re in ATL for RenderATL (Render Atlanta), swing by our PM to Founder panel at 2pm at Hotel Indigo! The panel will be moderated by me. You can find our awesome line up below :) Brooke Hill of Swella (prev. MPA PM @ Nike) Rachael Jones, MPA of Syntax Health (prev PM Cognizant) Avoilan Bingham of Drive Capital and champion of Black Product Managers Network See you there!

During NY Tech Week, our Rooftop Mixer for Community Builders was a resounding success, bringing together organizations like TECH WEEK by a16z, All Star Code Black In Gaming, Per Scholas and The Marcy Lab School. We enjoyed engaging discussions on company culture, career advancement, and tech innovation. The evening was filled with meaningful connections and shared ideas. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us in fostering a more inclusive tech community! #NYTechWeek #BlackProductManagers #BuildingCommunity #InclusiveTech

It has been a phenomenal NYC Tech Week (more pics to come) filled with great conversation, information, fellowship, and laughter as we all enjoy panel talks that also bring out smiles. Thank you to the fantastic organizations that made these events possible. Shout out to a16z Cultural Leadership Fund All Star Code Black Product Managers Network Black In Gaming The Marcy Lab School Per Scholas for having me on the panel where we spoke about the importance of building a company culture that is authentic to your company and how leaders and teams scale that culture. I was thrilled to share the stage with Austin Marchese, Celina Qi, and one of my favorite humans, Judene Small Jean-Louis. And special shoutout to Amma Bofa and Carl Narcisse Thanks again 🙏🏾🎤 Until next time, and there will be a next time 🙏🏾👏🏾🎤☺️🔥