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On episode 086 of Black Tech Unplugged, Deena chats with Justin E. Samuels, the visionary entrepreneur behind Render Atlanta Conference and a senior engineer at Intuit Mailchimp. We delve into the upcoming RenderATL event, discussing conference tracks, special guests, and even sharing a discount code for listeners. Justin also shares insights on his journey in... Continue Reading →
This episode features Gabrielle or maybe you know her as NoWaySheCodes, a tech-savvy girlie with a passion for coding and content creation. She has a degree in Computer Science and a knack for breaking down complex tech concepts. Gabbie has navigated her way through the ever-evolving landscape of technology. Tune in to learn more about... Continue Reading →
On this first episode of season 7, Deena McKay is joined by her old pal, Lisa G. Lisa shares her journey in the tech industry, from software engineer to product manager. She also shares how she learned to thrive in tech for over 20 years and her tips for staying ahead of the trends. Lastly,... Continue Reading →
On this final episode of the season, Deena McKay is joined by Kelli Jones, co-founder and general partner of Sixty8 Capital. Kelli takes us on a 101 crash course on venture capitalism. She also shares her journey in transforming the tech ecosystem in Indiana through her organization, Be Nimble Foundation. Her top achievements such as... Continue Reading →
Listen to the latest episode of Black Tech Unplugged: https://open.spotify.com/episode/579LHchSi7UGK0rxHZovft?si=3vO5GQc0RMKAtd5N_eWn2Q Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Soundcloud Like the podcast? Leave a review of the podcast Watch The Interview https://youtu.be/615F4dBCCxE?si=jDrvvq6o8w7-d4PM Meet Trenton Dunn & ThinkChicago: Trenton Dunn is a ThinkChicago Program Manager at World Business Chicago, where he leads STEM talent... Continue Reading →
Listen to the latest episode of Black Tech Unplugged: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0FosZ60WD8KtnW1Ktpx8Gt?si=e48c1d587c9e4535 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Soundcloud Like the podcast? Leave a review of the podcast Watch The Interview https://youtu.be/1fZLajAM9bE?si=IpPFPdT3JNW8EMO4 Meet Vernon Richards: Vernon Richards is a Coach and tester who helps orgs, teams & individuals understand the relationship between quality &... Continue Reading →
On this episode of Black Tech Unplugged, host Deena McKay sits down with Ariel Lopez, an entrepreneur, career coach, speaker, and innovator in tech. Ariel is the Founder and CEO of Knack, a hiring platform that reduces bias in the application process. They discuss Atlanta's booming tech ecosystem, the city's connection to capital, and Ariel's... Continue Reading →
Listen to the latest episode of Black Tech Unplugged: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5xZjWjG5s4O9CTpYxthher?si=l_6_tdV2QVKu_Ww-Kh8J8g Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Soundcloud Like the podcast? Leave a review of the podcast Watch The Interview https://youtu.be/DFx7pOeAigQ Meet Shayna Atkins: Shayna Atkins is driving innovation in workforce development and leaving a seat at the table for women in technology. In... Continue Reading →
On this episode of Black Tech Unplugged, Deena McKay is joined by Rodney Williams, Founder of Solo Funds. Solo Funds is a peer-to-peer lending platform that connects individuals with a community of lenders, providing an alternative to payday loans. With over 1 million loans funded and 1.5 million users, Solo Funds has redefined access to... Continue Reading →
Listen to the latest episode of Black Tech Unplugged: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2a02gdvvyoNk3KdTjQHxx9?si=OH1l_BRGT8ugYx8ahWxNkQ Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Soundcloud Like the podcast? Leave a review of the podcast Watch The Interview https://youtu.be/FI3hgI6PI1M Meet William A. Adams: William A. Adams is an award-winning D&I innovator, engineering trailblazer, and philanthropist. From an early accomplishment of rolling out critical XML code... Continue Reading →
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