Hack.Diversity’s Post

🚀 Monday Motivation This week, dare to rewrite the narrative! It's time for you to take center stage in the world of tech. Your unique perspectives, talents, and brilliance are needed. Begin the first step begins by applying to our tech bootcamps. Be the change: https://bootcamps.niyo.co Be the representation. Let's shape the future together! #BlackWomenInTech #TechTrailblazers #EmpowerTech"

🗣️ Partnership Alert…PART…NER…SHIP ALEERRRRT! ACT House, a human analytics company focused on unlocking human potential, and Tech Equity Collective a Google Initiative focused on accelerating black innovation in tech have teamed up to take Build Day X on tour! With a focus on leveraging A.I. through product development, our ultimate hackathon is coming to a city near you and our first stop is Miami, FL. 🌟 This is not just another hackathon series; it's a time to: 1️⃣ Explore groundbreaking approaches to unlock the potential of AI. 2️⃣ Collaborate with like minded doers, innovators, and creators. 3️⃣ Explore opportunities to land a gig or join a team 🔥 Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! 🚨 Stay tuned as we unveil dates, locations, and a treasure trove of prizes. Follow us closely, and get ready to take action like never before. Let's revolutionize tech together! 💡 #TechHackathon #InnovationUnleashed #JoinTheRevolution 🚀 BrainStation

ACT House is coming to Miami!! We're so excited to be partnering with Tech Equity Collective, a Google initiative energizing Black talent into tech pathways. And the best part... the WHOLE TEAM is pulling up to the city! We're bring BDX to Miami on December 2-3 to activate the innovative potential in overlooked communities. If you know anyone who wants to take part in a 24-hour experience of team-building and prototyping with AI, share this along. #miamitech #startups #hackathon

Candid moments of our founders at Techstars: A blend of focused discussions and well-deserved mental breaks, as they come together to shape the future and share their inspiring projects. 💡💬 #BITTechstarsTulsaJourney #InnovationInProgress #TeamworkGoals

Hey Tech Innovators! 🌟 Choosing between gaining practical skills and finding innovative solutions can be tough. But why not have both? 🤔 At Trusting Brains, we're all about creating that sweet spot where technology meets talent. 🛠️💡 We develop tailored solutions that not only solve your immediate client service needs but also empower the tech leaders of tomorrow. And guess what? You can be a part of this exciting journey! 🚀 Dive into our dynamic tech hub. Sharpen your skills at our upcoming Hackathon 🖥️ on Feb 19 & 21. And for businesses, let's collaborate to bring your ideas to life with our cost-effective solutions. 💼 Ready to level-up? Visit trustingbrains.com and let's innovate together! Share your thoughts or tag a buddy who needs to see this! 👇 #InnovationLeaders #TechSolutions #FutureTech

Shared some coffee (and tea) with a candid, but kind gentleman who founded a very prominent tech start-up. I asked for a bit of advice for early & mid-level professionals, to which he responded, “Always be willing to f*ck around and find out. No one who is afraid of taking big risks will ever succeed.” I think that’s a great way to finish out the week. #techcommunity #techcareers #afrotech

Don't sleep on the power of Gen Z and their personal brand. Meagan Loyst recently shared the main stage at London Tech Week only <1 year in UK. 🤯 She shared the stage with Bridget Lea and they discussed about “The Gen Z Future Leader,” and how Shapchat is embracing Gen Z creativity. Gen Z is the future… driving consumer spend, changes in the workforce, and more. Meagan Loyst grew herself building Gen Z VCs while working as an analyst and associate at Lerer Hippeau in NYC. You can see this in all my fellow Gen Z LinkedIn peeps like Damayan, Travis Chen, Stephanie Nuesi, Morgan Young, Natalie (Corporate Natalie), Nova Pierre Louis, Damaryan Benton, and others. This is why I am building GenZtea, to give power to Gen Z & be able to positively impact the world around them. It not only brings power to themselves but also to the companies, partnerships, and colleagues they closely associate themselves with. What are other Gen Z voices that you are inspired by? #genz #genzfounder #genzinvestor

In Diversify Tech this week, ✨ Spotlight is on Shailvi Wakhlu 💼 Patriot Software is hiring 📆 Latinas in Tech Summit is coming up 🚀 Emily Nakashima shares how she became a VP of Engineering ➡️ #WomenInTech #BlackInTech #DiversityInTech #DiversifyTech

The start of this month hit me hard with a wave of fear and self-doubt. In this high-stakes and fast-paced tech world, figuring out what sets me apart has been tough. Sure, I have only a few direct competitors, but that often feels more intimidating than reassuring. I'm not your typical tech founder. No fancy degrees or tech background. Sometimes, I look at my colleagues' glowing resumes and feel like I just don't measure up. It's like standing in a room full of giants and wondering if you even belong. But then, I remember what drives me – my roots, my mission. I'm here to weave together the wisdom of my ancestors with the potential of modern tech. It's not about competing in the usual way; it's about honoring where I come from and using that to make something new, something meaningful. I named the 'Sanza', a nod to my heritage. It's more than a tool; it's a statement – that progress doesn't always mean discarding the past. Sometimes, it's about looking back with respect, understanding the depth and richness of traditional knowledge, and bringing it into the conversation with technology. Being here, doing this, it's scary. I'm constantly questioning if I'm enough. But then I realized this is exactly why I need to be here. We need different voices in tech, not just the same old stories. We need to shake things up, bring in new perspectives, and that's what I'm here for. So, yeah, I'm not your typical tech entrepreneur. And that's okay. It's more than okay – it's necessary. We're building something special with Sanza, something that respects the past while building the future. And that's something to be proud of. Here's to all of us who feel a bit out of place but keep going anyway. We're making tech more diverse, one story at a time.

The start of this month hit me hard with a wave of fear and self-doubt. In this high-stakes and fast-paced tech world, figuring out what sets me apart has been tough. Sure, I have only a few direct competitors, but that often feels more intimidating than reassuring. I'm not your typical tech founder. No fancy degrees or tech background. Sometimes, I look at my colleagues' glowing resumes and feel like I just don't measure up. It's like standing in a room full of giants and wondering if you even belong. But then, I remember what drives me – my roots, my mission. I'm here to weave together the wisdom of my ancestors with the potential of modern tech. It's not about competing in the usual way; it's about honoring where I come from and using that to make something new, something meaningful. I named the 'Sanza', a nod to my heritage. It's more than a tool; it's a statement – that progress doesn't always mean discarding the past. Sometimes, it's about looking back with respect, understanding the depth and richness of traditional knowledge, and bringing it into the conversation with technology. Being here, doing this, it's scary. I'm constantly questioning if I'm enough. But then I realized this is exactly why I need to be here. We need different voices in tech, not just the same old stories. We need to shake things up, bring in new perspectives, and that's what I'm here for. So, yeah, I'm not your typical tech entrepreneur. And that's okay. It's more than okay – it's necessary. We're building something special with Sanza, something that respects the past while building the future. And that's something to be proud of. Here's to all of us who feel a bit out of place but keep going anyway. We're making tech more diverse, one story at a time.