The BusinessZone with Crystal & Gilbert

Hidden Architects: Black Innovators Who Built the Digital Age


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Hosts Crystal and Gilbert celebrate Black History Month by highlighting lesser-known Black innovators who shaped technology — from the architects of the personal computer and GPS to pioneers in spaceflight, rocket design, and modern startup funding.

The episode features stories of Mark Dean, Katherine Johnson, Annie Easley, Roy L. Clay Sr., Tope Owanicwa (Calendly founder), Arlan Hamilton, and others and stresses the importance of telling and owning these histories while preparing the next generation for STEM and AI-driven futures.

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The BusinessZone with Crystal & GilbertBy Crystal Mitchell and Gilbert Buchanan