A Direwolf in Silicon Valley with Matt Alexander

Dion's definite cousin joins us to discuss his experiences editing movies, educating executives on the importance of diverse perspectives and investing in recruitment efforts within minority communities in the Bay area. Rather than be angry that goofies make 6-figures, we're reminding our listeners that strategy matters and just going to work and coming home everyday is a luxury we can't afford.   Listen in as we discuss:          Editing Oscar-winning films (10:00) Age, race, and gender diversity in tech (21:23) The Springboard Initiative (26:18) Still out here dictating culture (33:29)   Mentioned in this Episode: Lost in America film trailer Blavity AfroTech Conference   Quotes from this Episode: "If y'all were out and he got into a fight you would have to defend him. So y'all related. That's the rule."~ Ant P   "Damn, [he lives] three minutes from KD. What's three minutes from you Ant?" ~Fresh   "Come over to this IT world. I don't wanna see no more psychology degrees. Liberal Arts degrees." ~Dion   "Whoever comes in the hood [to speak] they don't represent the community. So that's what I try to do. Let's talk."  ~ Matt   "You have to be strategic about everything. You don't have the luxury to just go to work and come home." ~ Matt   Find our guest on social media at @mattofum and learn more about his non-profit work at springboardinitiative.com.   Click through to find us on Facebook or Twitter @No4PlayShow. Help us out by subscribing and leaving us a review on iTunes and Facebook.