The Future of Tech Talent: Perspectives on DEI and Social Impact NY #TechWeek

​New York’s tech sector is already far more diverse than other leading tech hubs – a 2022 report from the Center for an Urban Future and Tech:NYC found that Black and Hispanic New Yorkers make up 20.8% of New York’s tech sector workforce, compared to 8.5% in the San Francisco Bay Area and 9.7% in the Boston/Cambridge area. While this level of diversity represents a competitive advantage for New York, it is still a far way off from New York’s overall demographic numbers.

​Join us for a discussion bringing together some of the organizations leading citywide efforts to foster a more equitable workforce. They will each share details on how their programs nurture diverse talent pools and discuss what’s still needed to sustain a more inclusive startup ecosystem in NYC.

​Featuring: 

• ​Julie Samuels, President & CEO, Tech:NYC 

• ​Lisa Lewin, Partner, Primary VC

• ​Jerelyn Rodriguez, Co-Founder & CEO, The Knowledge House 

• ​Justin Kang, General Partner, Visible Hands

• ​Jonathan Bowles, Executive Director, Center for an Urban Future (moderator)

​Space is limited. Registration approval is required.

This event is a part of#TechWeek – a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem.