Black Tech Fest: Recent Episodes
Black Tech Fest
Black Tech Fest is a movement that celebrates Black culture, showcases innovation and creates pathways for underrepresented talent.
New episodes every Wednesday morning!
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Hear from Kola Lamikanra discuss his launch and journey of founding Lingua54, a site that promotes the learning of African languages. In conversation with Folley Ogundele, Stripe Head of Fintech Sales, they talk about what it's like being a black founder, raising money and being resilient.
Listen to Dan Lane, Senior Investment Analyst talk all things investments, ISAs and crypto. He provides valuable tips to help you make your money work for you!
To read more of Dan's work visit https://freetrade.io/honey and if you would like to join Freetrade, use this link http://freetrade.io/danlane
New joiners Mario and Simi share their experiences of navigating a career change into Technology, why they chose Bloom & Wild for their next role, and what companies should consider when trying to attract and retain black talent.
Bloom & Wild are sponsors of this year's Black Tech Fest, register at blacktechfest.com
Hear from our travel designers discuss all things travel curation!
Hear more from Tripadvisor at Black Tech Fest, register at blacktechfest.com
Muna is an experienced IT Services Professional with a proven track record of successfully designing, winning and delivering services for a plethora of clients using Salesforce.com. Listen to him speak about his career on Rugby, Salesforce.org, Technology & Imposter Syndrome
Hear more from Muna at Black Tech Fest, register at blacktechfest.com
Joining us today is Farfetch's Chief Data Officer, Kshitij Kumar. Discussing his personal journey to Farfetch and leading the team responsible for the worldwide online luxury fashion retail platform data.
Join CEO & Founder of Mind Senses Global Djamila Amimer, Rare Recruitment Naomi Kellman, Shakir Mohamed a Deepmind Research Scientist, Katrina Ffrench former CEO of StopWatch
As they discuss how algorithmic bias have real-life implications for minorities. The topic is discussed through the lens of research, the covid a-level algorithmic scandal and the use of tech in policing.
Hear Ola Pelovangu - Brand Partnerships EU + TikTok Creator, Chris Crichlow a LIVE Operations Manager, Filis Mohamed - Ads Operations EU and Anne Olayinka - Talent Partner discussing what goes on behind the scenes of one of the largest startups in the world!
Remus Brett- General Partner, LocalGlobe in conversation with two founders. Tom Adeyoola a serial entrepreneur and Rich Serunjogi CEO of Business Score.
Exploring their start-ups, the highs and lows and the future!
Joining us today to discuss the educational attainment gap is Patricia Lamour MBE.
Patricia is an International Education Consultant and Managing Director of Aspire Education Group. She is passionate about the transformation and success of all young people in education.
Ashleigh and Patricia discuss factors that affect educational outcomes. Touching on the role of government, parents, teachers and school governors. As well as how COVID put a spotlight on the digital divide.
New episodes every Wednesday morning!
Just Eat employees tell us what it is like to work at the infamous food order and delivery service company.
Find out what it is like to be a Product Owner, Product Manager, Data Engineer, Senior Delivery Manager and Data Scientist at Just Eat Takeaway.
Moderated by Colorintech Cofounder, Ashleigh Ainsley
New episodes every Wednesday morning!
Join Paula Groves- Impact X, Sam Gyimah- Former Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation, Lisa Shu- Joint Venture Partner, LocalGlobe and Saul Klein - LocalGlobe. As they discuss the challenges of building a better investment ecosystem, and what progress needs to be made to make it inclusive and representative.
New episodes every Wednesday morning!
The role of the Chief Diversity Officer has become a critical role during the pandemic of systemic racism and a renewed call for justice and equality. Following company statements and CEO commitments. This panel features leaders Mandy Bynum McLaughlin, Christina Shareef- Head of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Reddit, Tiffany Stevenson - Box and Kiessé Lamour - Head of Industry, Pinterest. Who are at the helm of diversity and inclusion to do a diagnostic of what the industry has achieved in 2020 and what it needs to do in the future.
New episodes every Wednesday morning!
Ortis Deley, Presenter of Channel 5’s The Gadget Show, DJ Host and actor explores his love of tech, comic books and more in a fireside with Dion McKenzie, Colorintech’s co-founder & Chairman. Being on our TV screens for over 20 years, Ortis will give an insight into his transition from children’s TV to The Gadget Show and how culture has played a role in his career.
New episodes every Wednesday morning!