Black Tech Unplugged

Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, I wanted to acknowledge the month with a tech + mental health discussion.

Introducing Solome Tibebu, an investor (Launchpad Digital Health) and tech entrepreneur (Cognific) who is passionate about frontier technologies transforming digital health, equity and access, behavioral health and more.

During episode 026, we discuss:

* the stigma of mental health in the black community

* how tech is improving mental health access, including startups that are currently doing the work

* how to support a friend or family member with mental health issues

Links:

Black Tech Unplugged Live Event: blacktechunpluggedlive.evenbrite.com

ReThink Behavioral Health Innovation Newsletter: http://rethinkbhi.com

Solome's Twitter: https://twitter.com/solometibebu

Full episode show notes: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2019/05/28/ep-026-solome-tibebu-unplugged/

Have you met a developer, scrum master, and network professional before?

Well that is exactly who Devin Jackson is, a man of many technical hats. On this episode, Brooklyn native - Devin Jackson walks you through his moment of taking a friend's recommendation of attending a boot camp to now trying to help fellow Black techies achieve their tech dreams.

Join the waitlist for Mavens I/O: Black Women in Tech conference: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mavens-io-black-women-in-tech-2019-tickets-59092841279?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Black Tech Unplugged live event tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-tech-unplugged-presents-2-year-anniversary-live-show-tickets-61403815465

Full show notes here: blacktechunplugged.com/2019/05/07/ep-025-devin-jackson-unplugged/

On episode 024 of Black Tech Unplugged I speak with the co-founders of Black Women Talk Tech. The women talk about how they met, what made them put the Black Women Talk Tech Conference together, and much more!

Full show notes at: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2019/03/07/ep-024-esosa-ighodaro-lauren-washington-unplugged/

This tech rockstar took over the tech scene in 2018, but did you know she's been working hard on her business for over 10 years?!

On episode 023 of Black Tech Unplugged I speak to Sevetri Wilson about her transfer into tech, how being a first generation college student taught her how to hustle early, and why trying to find funding while being a non-technical founder is for the birds.

Connect with Sevetri Wilson at:

instagram.com/sevetriwilson

twitter.com/sevetriwilson

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Full show notes at: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2019/02/07/ep-023-sevetri-wilson-unplugged/

What do you get when you put 2 techies, 2 marketers, a doctor, and a loan coordinator in a room? I mean you won't get much, but you'll damn sure get this podcast episode. On this episode me, my aunt, and my friends discuss why conferences need to PAY speakers, we attempt to define tech, and we talk about why kitten heels might not be the move (for some). Mixing tech with shade and references to housewives I deliver to you episode 022 of Black Tech Unplugged.

Ep. 021 features Du'An Lightfoot, founder of Lab Everyday and network engineer. However, Du'An wasn't always a network engineer. He started his career working at the help desk and eventually advanced into networking through hardwork and perseverance.  Never one to take his journey for granted that's why Du'An started Lab Everyday. He wants to help people who are interested in becoming a network engineer as well as help anyone who's in tech advance their career path.

Check out the full show notes here:

Who thought a young serial entrepreneur from North Carolina and a former filmmaker would be join forces to combat the issue of diversity in tech? Well that's exactly what Melinda Epler and Wayne Sutton did when they created Change Catalyst and Tech Inclusion.

In episode 020, Wayne & Melinda discuss their tech journey with me. We also discuss allyship and the importance of mental health while being in tech.

Full show notes are available here: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2018/10/16/ep-020-wayne-sutton-melinda-epler-unplugged/

Who thought you could take robots, pizza, and a truck and change the food tech game? Well Julia Collins, co-founder of Zume Pizza did! And now you can hear about her business and how she created it on episode 019 of Black Tech Unplugged.

Besides her business, Julia and I break down her transition into tech, her love for food, and everyone's favorite question.. HOW TO GET FUNDING! This is a definite can't miss episode.

Full show notes are available here: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2018/09/25/ep-019-julia-collins-unplugged/

Ep. 018 features Jeff Williams, co-founder of Be Nimble Ventures. Jeff speaks about Indy diversity event coming up, #DisruptIndy. We also discuss the tech ecosystems in Indy, Cincinnati, Dallas, & Austin. Most importantly we discuss how tech is not only changing the Indy business mindset, but making the city a place for foodies too!

Full show notes here: https://blacktechunplugged.com/2018/09/11/ep-018-jeff-williams-unplugged/

I had the pleasure of attending the Chicago Anita B's diversiTECH Hiring Fair last week. So in honor of meeting so many people and speaking with the organizers I bring to you episode 017 Diversitech Hiring Fair Unplugged!

I speak with the Chicago Anita B team who put the event together to give you some background on this unique event. I also speak to several women who's companies were sponsors of the event. Each C-suite woman spoke about how they got into tech and what characteristics they look for when hiring.

Most importantly everyone talks about why being black in tech is important!