A few days ago, a reader asked, "How do you start the conversation for business networking?". Networking can be quite intimidating. Have you ever went to a professional event with the purpose of trying to find the closest seat to the door? For some people, it is hard to simply, mingle. This one guy told … Continue reading Networking Series: Part 1
If I hear one more white male say that there is no pipeline connecting tech and minorities, I think I'm going to scream. Seriously. Well, not so seriously. A black woman screaming in a room full of white people is not a good look. As I go to these networking events talking about diversity, I … Continue reading The Elusive Diversity Pipeline
"I'm not a cultural fit. What does that even mean?" I was listening to a young man explain his frustration with the startup field. I met him at a startup networking event in Roxbury, one of Boston's most diverse communities. I was sharing with him my passion for increasing diversity in tech when he began … Continue reading I’m not a cultural fit
Over the past few weeks, I've been slowly transitioning into the startup world. I mentioned that I wanted to promote diversity and inclusion in tech and the startup world. Most recently, I've began volunteering as a business development manager at a health tech startup. In addition, I've been going to different networking events for entrepreneurs, … Continue reading I don’t belong in the Startup World
In this day in age, we've taken technology for granted. Yes, technology has many negatives but it has many more advantages. For example, I use technology for work, school and currently as part of my meditation. I thank God for creating men with powerful minds that invent amazing things. I'm glad that I can use … Continue reading Thankful for Blogs
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