“Black Men Talk Tech”, a three-member panel discussion focusing on tech-enabled solutions about how to build community and create social impact through businesses, will be held at Google D.C. on February 20.
African-American experts will come together to give their insights on creating venture synergies in technology and sectors in the (DMV) D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. The event promises to offer perspectives that are normally not covered enough in startups, tech, healthcare, cybersecurity, and finance.
“Your goal as an attendee is to leave the event having engaged in meaningful fellowship with black male leaders and their majority counterparts with an understanding of how communities of color can leverage tech solutions in entrepreneurship and in their careers,” says the event brief.
Another solid event by @Google in DC next Wednesday: Black Men Talk Tech https://t.co/DnKLF31quE
— BlackCodeCollective (@blkCodeCollctve) February 15, 2019
The event is organized by Christopher C. King, Founder and CEO of We Are Marcus (WAM). A social entrepreneur, activist, and educator, King has a decade of experiences in higher learning and consulting at Intel Corporation. King has an MBA from Howard University School of Business in 2018, and MPA from Baruch College, Austin Marxe School of Public Affairs. He also worked with the operations staff for President Barack Obama in 2012.
WAM has developed a virtual, on-demand character development platform called WAMPro which focuses on the growth of middle and high school-aged black youth.
The host committee for the event includes Darius Baxter, Co-Founder & Director of Engagement at GOODPartners LLC; Omari Grey, Friendship Tech Prep Charter School Educator; Jacob Aladejobi from Howard University, Enterprise Technology Services, and Anthony Groves from Event Coordination, among other members.
You can buy tickets for the event here.
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