Breaking into Tech for Black Founders
Breaking into Tech for Black Founders" is an empowering event designed to support Black entrepreneurs in navigating the tech industry. Co-hosted by Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce and Canadian Imperial Advantage, this event provides insights, resources, and networking opportunities to help Black founders launch and scale their tech ventures in Canada.
Keynote Speakers:
Kelise Williams is the Founder and CEO of UpRow, a cutting-edge mobile platform dedicated to helping newcomers to Canada seamlessly settle into their new environment.
Daniel Kamau is the founder of Sketchdeck.ai that is revolutionizing the construction industry with cutting-edge AI and ML-powered tools.
Our panel speakers include Janice Baskin - Manager of Edmonton Region Innovation Network, Dipo Alli - Executive Director of Black Business Venture, Ayo Adesokan - CEO of Breezelearn and Mikail Adekunle - Strategy, Venture Capital at BDC.
Event Objectives:
Equip Black founders with actionable knowledge and tools for entering the tech industry.
Facilitate networking opportunities with investors, mentors, and fellow entrepreneurs.
Highlight available resources, funding, and support programs for Black tech founders.
Showcase successful Black tech entrepreneurs and their stories.
Agenda:
Welcome & Networking Session
Keynote Address: "Opportunities and Challenges for Black Founders in Tech"
Success Stories of Black Tech Founders
Panel Discussion: "Navigating the Tech Ecosystem as a Black Founder"
Topics:
Access to funding and investment
Building a tech startup from scratch
Leveraging community and networking
Overcoming systemic challenges