Dear Tech World

By Eric & Adaora

A podcast hosted by two black college students sharing insight on how they navigate the tech world. Discussions on misconceptions, current events, balance, imposter syndrome, finding your career path,... more

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The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.

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July 02, 2021 EP 15: BUILDING AN APP FROM SCRATCH AS A BEGINNER??
In this week's episode: we discuss the idea of starting side projects during the summer and making sure to EXECUTE these ideas! Not only are we are working on deartechworld, but also teaming up with some friends on building an app to add experience to our resumes and learn new skills overall.
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Opportunities in the Tech World
Code 2040 Fellows Program
http://www.code2040.org/fellows-program
...more
18min
June 18, 2021 EP 14: APP FOR CICADA TRACKING, APPLE IOS 15, JUNETEENTH!
In this week's episode: cicadas are taking over but there's an app to track where they are, Apple's IOS 15 is dominating web conferencing and streaming services apps, and if tech companies are recognizing Juneteenth and how it affects their black employees.
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References for this episode
'It’s this link to the past' | Researchers share the new technology helping to locate cicadas (Cicada Safari App)
https://www.wusa9.com/article/tech/science/cicada-safari-app-technology-helps-researchers-track-cicadas-location/65-95e834ff-42c8-4b4e-9ed6-e8f6d0243d15
iOS 15 Preview
https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-15-preview/
Twitter post - “these 4 are big game changers”
https://twitter.com/kemz_1/status/1402191430844616705?s=21
Tech companies just found out about Juneteenth, and this is what they’re doing
https://techcrunch.com/2020/06/18/tech-companies-just-found-out-about-juneteenth-and-this-is-what-theyre-doing
make Juneteenth a paid holiday
https://tinyurl.com/jnyb884r
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17min
March 05, 2021 EP 13: Black People on Clubhouse App, Tesla's Bitcoin Making Millions, and Calendly is SUPERIOR!
In this week's episode, we discuss the future of networking with tools like Clubhouse and how Calendly is taking over the world of meeting scheduling. We also dabbled into cryptocurrency and how bitcoin is slowly becoming the new dollar.
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References for this episode
How Atlanta’s Calendly turned a scheduling nightmare into a $3B startup
https://techcrunch.com/2021/01/26/how-atlantas-calendly-turned-a-scheduling-nightmare-into-a-3b-startup/
Tesla's bitcoin investment reportedly made more profit this year than car sales in the whole of 2020
https://markets.businessinsider.com/currencies/news/tesla-bitcoin-gains-bigger-than-car-sale-revenue-report-2021-2-1030103815
How Black users are saving Clubhouse from becoming a drab hangout for tech brosBlack Students Virtual Career Fai
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/10/black-users-turned-social-app-clubhouse-from-drab-to-fun.html
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Opportunities in the Tech World
Black Students Virtual Career Fair
https://www.theinternx.com/post/black-students-virtual-career-fair
...more
18min
February 19, 2021 EP 12: Techie Talks: "Certification Programs are the FUTURE!" ft Antoinette Miller
In this week's episode, we speak with Antoinette Miller, Director of Knowledge and Training and the founder of I AM I.T. Training. She talks about her mission to give back to the community by providing resources and courses on certification programs to prepare individuals for the tech industry. We also discuss, "career changers", the ones who are tired with their current job, and want to switch to a field where they feel like they have an impact on the work they are doing.
I am I.T. Training's Goal-
"Get Certified. Get Polished. Get Paid."
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References for this episode
I AM I.T. TRAINING (main website)
https://www.iamittraining.com/
@iamittraining (Instagram)
https://www.instagram.com/iamittraining
I am IT Training (YouTube)
https://www.youtube.com/iamittraining
I am IT Training (Facebook)
https://www.facebook.com/IamITtraining
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Opportunities in the Tech World
Begin your Technology Career (Certification Training– I am IT Training)
https://www.iamittraining.com/courseoverview.html
...more
24min
February 05, 2021 EP 11: What in the World is "Big Tech"?
SHOW NOTES
Adaora and Eric discuss their opinions on the tech world versus industry, tech perspectives outside of the United States, and what it REALLY means to navigate tech.

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References for this episode
• Tap into Tech Official
https://www.instagram.com/tapintotechofficial/?hl=en
• Tech Companies Want You to Believe America Has a Skills Gap
https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2020-08-04/big-tech-wants-you-to-believe-america-has-a-skills-gap
• What is (Big) Tech? A Taxonomy.
https://medium.com/hyperlinked/what-is-big-tech-a-taxonomy-af17c3aff88d
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Opportunities in the Tech World
• Registration for – BEYA World II Pass (Job Seeker Pass)
https://beyadigital.vfairs.com/en/registration
...more
14min
December 10, 2020 EP 10: All I Want Christmas is...REST!
Adaora and Eric discuss the past semester, finals, their plans for the upcoming winter break, and the importance of self care. Stay tuned for 12 DAYS OF TECHMAS where we will be posting back to back content on our Instagram!
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References for this episode
How I Deal With Anxiety | Mental Health
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKLWEXnqcE8
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Opportunities in the Tech World
ColorStack's Sprout Fellowship
https://www.notion.so/ColorStack-s-Sprout-Fellowship-83bfa987e98a4014a0d3e7dafb26d060
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18min
October 30, 2020 EP 9: The Scariest Things About College!
Adaora and Eric discuss what scares them the most about college and what they are doing to overcome their fears.
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References for this episode
HOW I SAVED $10,000 IN 7 MONTHS! Budgeting, Money Saving Tips + Managing Your Finances in Your 20's
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pu1z1nXK-s
Failure Is Part of Success: Eduardo Zanatta at TEDxBYU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bujIb_sQZvQ
How I Deal With Anxiety | Mental Health
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKLWEXnqcE8
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Opportunities in the Tech World
Hackathons every weekend! (Everywhere, Worldwide)
https://mlh.io/seasons/2021/events
...more
17min
October 16, 2020 EP 8: Techie Talks ft. Google Intern, George Martin
Welcome to our brand new series, Techie Talks! In this week's episode, we speak with George Martin. He shares his experience navigating the tech world as a Google Intern and a black leader at an HBCU, Morgan State University.
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References for this episode
Learn More About George:
https://linktr.ee/g_makunde
Prepare for your tech interview
https://codesignal.com/
https://leetcode.com/
http://www.crackingthecodinginterview.com/
Learn more about TAVtech
http://taventure.org/
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Opportunities in the Tech World
Google Careers– Engineering & Technical Internships
https://careers.google.com/students/engineering-and-technical-internships/
...more
26min
October 09, 2020 EP 7: Black Techies vs America
Adaora and Eric discuss the adversities of not only being tech students but also what’s it’s like being black during the pandemic in an unjust society. We hope to provide insight into how these circumstances affect all of us.
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References for this episode
Register To Vote!
https://vote.gov/
Black Techies To Follow
https://www.youtube.com/c/MayaBello
https://www.instagram.com/senegoddess/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/dretheplug123/
Zimela App by Erika Hairston
https://apps.apple.com/us/story/id1490933854
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Opportunities in the Tech World
Hackathons every weekend! (Everywhere, Worldwide)
https://mlh.io/seasons/2021/events
MLH Fellowship Externship
https://fellowship.mlh.io/programs/externship/tour-of-duty-f2020
AfroTech World
https://experience.afrotech.com/
...more
17min
October 02, 2020 EP 6: These Apps Know Way Too Much About You!
Adaora and Eric discuss privacy and how apps like Tik Tok, Snapchat, and Instagram build a profile on who you are. They also discuss new IOS 14 features such as selective camera roll accessibility and location-based precision.
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References for this episode
IOS 14- The BEST Hidden Features & Tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikkdmSfxYMY&feature=youtu.be
Amazon Photo on Delivery?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=202132680
Snapchat Sees What You're Eating https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/snapchat-pictures-identify-users-photos-images-social-media-a8080131.html?amp
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Opportunities in the Tech World
Hackathons every weekend! (Everywhere, Worldwide) https://mlh.io/seasons/2021/events
MLH Fellowship Externship https://fellowship.mlh.io/programs/externship/tour-of-duty-f2020
AfroTech World https://experience.afrotech.com/
...more
23min

FAQs about Dear Tech World:

How many episodes does Dear Tech World have?

The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.