In the first part of this series I spoke with Black Tech Mecca co-founders, Fabian Elliot and Dineo (Dee) Seakamela, about what Black Tech Mecca does. In this bonus episode, I get a little personal and talk to them about what is is THEY do in tech and what it's like to be a husband-wife... Continue Reading →
Ep. 005: Black Tech Mecca Unplugged (Part 1)
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 →
Ep. 004: Rohan Gilkes Unplugged
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 →
The Great Debate: Who’s More Innovative Steve Jobs or Mark Zuckerberg?
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 →
Ep. 003: Paige & Paxton Unplugged with Kelley O. Williams
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1uQJLl9oSBv1yZpfpNGnKS?si=wVQT1_7sQCODZBlsBgigmg&dl_branch=1 Kelley O. Williams is the co-creator of the Paige & Paxton Elementary STEM curriculum. While working for signature companies such as American Express and JPMorgan Chase, Kelley led nationally recognized STEM pipeline programs for girls and youth of color as one of the founding team members of the New York Chapter of Black Girls... Continue Reading →
Ep. 002: The Plug Unplugged with Sherrell Dorsey
Episode 2 features the amazing Sherrell Dorsey, a noted technology journalist and social entrepreneur. She is founder of the daily tech newsletter, ThePLUG, where she leads content strategy, business partnerships, and growth of the only newsletter dedicated to highlighting the significant voices of black founders and business leaders in the news. Listen as she takes... Continue Reading →
Ep. 001: Deena McKay Unplugged
Learn about the tech path of Deena McKay, the host of Black Tech Unplugged https://open.spotify.com/episode/62aU4YRkcNlAXWFfuIOl9U?si=YKQwuoHYRKmIDLxUg498Ag&dl_branch=1 Follow Deena on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Deena_mckay Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deena.mckay Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Deena_McKay Website: https://www.deenamckay.com __________________________________________________________________________________________ FOLLOW BLACK TECH UNPLUGGED Instagram: Instagram.com/blacktechunplugged Facebook: facebook.com/BlackTechUnplugged Twitter: twitter.com/Blktechunplged
What is Black Tech Unplugged?
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