Cultivating tech & culture
If you listened to the latest podcast episode featuring Fred Mwangaguhunga you would've heard the podcast was sponsored by Black Tech Week. Well not only is Black Tech Week a podcast episode sponsor, our very own Black Tech Unplugged host, Deena McKay, will be in the building as a speaker... TWICE! Black Tech Unplugged is doing... Continue Reading →
Listen to the latest episode of Black Tech Unplugged: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1pe4r8NEFramioAzvZfJ8F?si=ls-nXcwfTlWqglvl9HcGGg&dl_branch=1 Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Stitcher On this episode of Black Tech Unplugged I chat with Fred Mwangaguhunga, founder of the infamous website mediatakeout. Yes that's right the owner of THAT gossip site we've all read a time or two. You're probably wondering why... Continue Reading →
On this brand new episode of Black Tech Unplugged I have the pleasure of speaking with Fabian Elliot and Dineo (Dee) Seakamela, the co-founders of Black Tech Mecca (BTM). BTM’s mission is to ensure Black people are full participants in the global technology sector. BTM uses data to paint a clearer picture of Black participation... Continue Reading →
If you're into cycling classes and exercising I'm sure you’ve heard of SoulCycle and Flywheel, right? Well there’s a new cycle class in town... Cycmode. Where indoor cycling gets real! If you follow me on Instagram you've probably peeped my posts about Cycmode. Well I'm officially introducing you to the studio that combines tech and exercise,... Continue Reading →
Rohan Gilkes is a serial entrepreneur and co-founder/CEO of Innclusive, a platform that allows you to rent unique, local accommodations on any budget, anywhere in the world. Rohan also serves as a thought leader in customer acquisition and local intermediation, bringing seekers and providers of local services together using technology. He serves on the advisory board of a... Continue Reading →
Founder and host of Black Tech Unplugged, Deena McKay, was featured on the Average Black Girl Youtube page. Average Black Girl's main purpose is to promote and expose Black Owned Businesses and Products. Listen as Deena describes how to carve your own path. And of course let us know your thoughts in the comments! https://youtu.be/U6lr8vzfkfE
This past Saturday morning I was scrolling Facebook, as I usually do, but something particular caught my eye. My girl, Jazmine Henley-Brown (also a fellow podcaster! Go check out her podcast the #20SomethingSeries) asked a great question: Who is the most innovative: Mark Zuckerberg or Steve Jobs? Jasmine started the conversation off with her insightful thoughts: But you know... Continue Reading →
This is a guest post by Tyler Lawrence and Destiny Loyd. ———————————————————— Before I say anything else, two things: I am so thankful that Black Tech Unplugged entrusted me with obtaining live coverage of this magnificent techie experience. And also, my life has been changed, forever. I am still struggling to truly find the right... Continue Reading →
I am happy to announce that Black Tech Unplugged has partnered up with DisruptIndy for its conference August 2nd-August 4th. This conference was created by Be Nimble, a social enterprise that accelerates diversity and inclusion initiatives in technology. The event, which takes place at the NCAA Hall of Champions & Conference Center, is for thought leaders,... Continue Reading →
So it's not what you think... Black Tech Unplugged is not coming live to your airwaves (well at least not right now). However, the host of Black Tech Unplugged, Deena McKay, got to share her story on Tech Scene Chicago. Joined by Jamila Parham, listen to the women talk about being Black women in tech, the Chicago tech... Continue Reading →
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