#BITTechTalk by Blacks In Technology

On this episode of the BIT Tech Talk podcasts, Greg sits down with Dennis Campbell, an entrepreneur, executive and innovator with over 13 years of experience in tech, business, and emerging industries. Our discussion focuses on his path to tech, his first entrepreneurial ventures as well as what he’s working on in XR (Extended Reality), media, and more!

On this episode of the BIT Tech Talk podcasts, Greg sits down with Dr. Marquicia Pierce, the Founder and Principal Consultant at Ruby Leaf Media, a science media and communications company. She discusses her role of leading a dedicated team and empowering tech accelerators and investors to support their portfolio companies in the STEM fields.She is driven by a passion for bridging the gap between science and business and has consulted over 100 science professionals, academics, and entrepreneurs, guiding them through their startup journeys. 

In this episode of the BIT Tech Talk podcast, Greg is thrilled to have Andrea Parker joining us as our special guest. Andrea brings a wealth of experience as a Marketing Project Manager at Cisco Systems in Morrisville, NC, and holds the esteemed title of Certified Scrum Master. Andrea Parker is deeply involved in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. As co-president of the Connected Black Professionals Network at Cisco and a member of the Blacks in Technology-RDU Executive Board, Andrea advocates for Black excellence within her company and the wider tech community.Beyond her corporate role, Andrea co-owns "The Parker Group Consulting, LLC," a consulting firm specializing in business branding, marketing strategies, and career coaching. She is also a dynamic motivational speaker, known for her talks on resilience, relatability, and overcoming career obstacles. Originally from Halifax County, North Carolina, Andrea earned her bachelor's degree in communication & journalism from East Carolina University and a master's degree in information technology from North Carolina A&T State University. In her personal life, she finds joy in her role as a mother and wife, loves traveling, indulging in brunches with friends over bottomless mimosas, and nurturing her spiritual journey.Join us and prepare yourself to delve into a fascinating discussion with Andrea about her journey, insights into the tech industry, and her impactful contributions to diversity and inclusion initiatives. Get ready to be inspired and informed by this engaging conversation! 

On this episode we chat with the President of Blacks In Technology Chicago, Vera Dureke. Vera chops it up with Greg to share her journey as a dynamic professional based in Chicago pursuing her Bachelor's degree in Data Science and Mathematics from Indiana University East. We discuss her role and experience as the BIT Chicago chapter lead, the initiatives she has planned for the chapter as well as diving into her hobbies of collecting vinyl records and crafting with 3D printers.About our guest:Vera Dureke is a professional based in Chicago, currently serving as the Chapter President for Blacks in Technology Chicago. She is pursuing her Bachelor's degree in Data Science and Mathematics from Indiana University East, showcasing her passion for data-driven insights and innovation. In addition to her academic pursuits, Vera takes on the role of Marketing Lead for Out in Tech Chicago.By day, Vera works as a Contract Analyst at CDW, where she excels in analyzing and managing contracts. Beyond her professional life, she is an avid collector with an extensive assortment of vinyl records, Funko Pops, and a flourishing collection of plants. Her creative side shines through as she enjoys crafting with 3D printers, bringing her imaginative ideas to life.View podcast video! 

On this episode Greg chats with Dominique Carney, a multi disciplined technologists who went from studying and obtaining a degree in Anthropology to earning her Masters in Human Computer Interaction.Greg talks to Dominique about her tech journey which includes being a Database Administrator, to a Senior Security Analyst to a UX Researcher. Dominique also discusses becoming a subject matter expert in AI and Security.

On this episode Greg Greenlee speaks with Web3 Entrepreneur and BIT Foundation Twin Cities chapter President, Marlaina Love.Marlaina is the Founder and CEO of Pipe Dream Ventures, a web3 venture studio committed to helping visionaries transform innovative concepts into fundable, scalable market solutions, bridging the gap between vision and reality. Marlaina has over seven years of corporate leadership experience, with a reputation for strategic leadership, effectively guiding high-profile, global, cross-functional software teams.Marlaina is at the forefront of the digital revolution. Her presence is felt in the web3, blockchain, and XR ecosystem, where she's known for immersive storytelling through digital arts, technology, and culture.BE A GUEST ON OUR PODCAST! Do you or someone you know have an interesting journey in tech they would like to share with our audience?BIT is looking for awesome people who are engineers, innovators, educators, inventors , entrepreneurs and more, to be the next guest on the BIT Tech Talk podcast.  Fill out the following form and submit your/their info now!

On this episode of the BIT Tech Talk podcast, Greg Greenlee sits down with Bobby McNeil, Technology recruiter , author, speaker, and Chapter President of Blacks In Technology RDU (Raleigh-Durham). Bobby Jr. is an experienced Tech Recruiting Leader, with over a decade of delivering successful talent acquisition strategies across various Fortune 500 companies. About Bobby McNeil:Bobby's journey includes playing college basketball as a member of the 2007 NCAA Division II National Championship Barton College Bulldogs and mentoring young men and women on life after college athletics. Bobby is a nationally recognized leader within Blacks In Technology, holding the role of President of the award-winning Blacks In Technology Raleigh-Durham Chapter, winners of the organization’s 2023 IMPACT Award. Bobby has deeply dedicated his career to empowering Black professionals in the tech sector through mentorship, consulting, and fostering valuable community and corporate partnerships. He also shares his insights on prominent tech podcasts and speaking at some of the largest tech conferences in the country. Bobby was recently named to the Power 50’s Top Black Creators on LinkedIn, a peer-voted platform recognizing the best and brightest Black Creators on LinkedIn. Bobby actively contributes to organizations such as the North Carolina Technology Association, where he serves on the Board of Advisors. As a new author, Bobby is scheduled to release his very first book in the summer of 2024, an honest and candid narrative addressing the most common pitfalls of job seekers while providing honest and candid insights on today’s corporate job market.

On this episode of the BIT Tech Talk podcast, Entrepreneurship Edition, our host Natasha Walwyn Robinson chats with Dawn Nicole Mcilwain, Co-Founder of Skilldora, an eLearning platform that uses AI instructors. Founded in 2022, Skilldora is at the forefront of the eLearning industry and one of the first companies in the United States to use A.I. digital humans to deliver all of it's online courses.

On this episode of the BIT Tech Talk podcast Greg speaks with Cyber Security expert, Malik Girondin. They discuss Maliks transition from a Customer Service rep in the retail space to his ascent in tech from working in a NOC (Network Operations Center) to a Cyber Security expert and teacher.Malik possesses a bachelors degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Information Technology Management from Western Governors University as well as many additional certifications.

On this episode of the BIT Tech Talk podcast, Greg explores the world of user experience (UX) with Imani Nichols. Imani Nichols is the founder and senior UX researcher at Yzzi (pronounced Yizzee) Research. Based in New York City,Imani founded Yzzi Research to help businesses understand the pain points, desires, experiences, and journeys of their end users and customers. She provides research-based insights that enablebusinesses to design and engineer products and services that their customers enjoy.Follow Imani Nichols:LinkedIn

On this episode of the BIT Tech Talk podcast, Greg sits down with Maliya Baxter, founder of Sister Scripters, an organization focused on amplifying Black women’s voices in technology, encourages the participation of other Black girls to join tech, supports Black women’s goals and educates Black women on the career readiness skills needed to land jobs and internships in various tech environments. Maliya has a Bachelors in Computer Software engineering and is planning to turn Sister Scripters into a non profit organization and expanding to other Universities across the nation. Instagram

On this episode of the BIT Tech Talk podcast Entrepreneurship edition, our host, Natasha Robinson speaks with Oladosu Teyibo, CEO and Founder of Analog Teams. Analog Teams is a B2B recruitment services company that provides outsourced recruiters to mid-sized staffing companies

We've got another banger for you all! On this episode of the BIT Tech Talk podcast, Greg sits down and chops it up with Deshe (pronounced Deh-Shay) Woods. Deshe is a recent Tech Elevator bootcamp graduate. Tech Elevator is an intensive in-person and online education provider helping individuals and companies acquire in-demand technology skills for the modern workforce.Deshe discusses her journey from working in the Education and Non Profit space to pivoting into the Tech Elevator coding program after receiving a scholarship to attend from the Blacks In Technology Foundation. Deshe shares how she recently landed an internship through Interapt, a workforce development, IT training and consulting organization and how she wants to inspire others to pursue a tech career.

On this episode of the BIT Tech Talk podcast our host, Greg Greenlee, sits down and chats with Founder, Chemist, Mathmetician, Software Engineer and BIT NYC Chapter leader (whew!), Chanel Power.

On this episode of the BIT Tech Talk podcast, Entrepreneurship Edition, our host Natasha Robinson speaks with bitcoin educator, author and founder, Justin Rhedrick. Justin has an amazing story that chronicles his college experience, serving time in prison to being released and becoming an entrepreneur, bitcoin educator and published author. https://bitcoinvegan.com/https://www.amazon.com/Bars-Bitcoin-Justin-Rhedrick/dp/1737826607

On this episode of the BIT Tech Talk podcast Entrepreneurship edition, our host, Natasha Robinson, sits down and chats with student, technologist and entrepreneur, Samuel Bailey, founder of Hot Sparks Electronics. 

On this episode of the BIT Tech Talk podcast entrepreneurship edition, Natasha sits down and chats with Jordan Turner, Co-Founder of Global Games, an app that uses GPS/Location to match you t0 available businesses/trainers that fit your health and fitness needs. Visit www.globalgameapp.com for more information.

On this episode of the BIT Tech Talk - Entrepreneurship Edition podcast, Natasha Robinson sits down and chops it up with entrepreneur and founder, Angela Fisher.Angela is the founder of Neufluence, an inclusive micro-influencer software solution that provides automated tools to help brands build targeted DEI-driven micro-influencer campaigns.This podcast is sponsored by AT&T Unlocked GamesCalling all Women Game Developers for the 2nd AT&T Unlocked Games Showcase!  Submit your beta version game now through December 3rd and take your shot at a $100,000 grand prize, enter at gaming.att.com/unlockedgames

On this episode of the Blacks In Technology BIT Tech Talk podcast, Greg sits and kicks it with Alexandria (Lexi B) Butler. Greg discusses Lexi's journey in the tech space as well as her venture Sista Circle - Black Women In Tech, a community that supports Black women in tech companies and tech related professions. This podcast is sponsored by AT&T Unlocked GamesCalling all Women Game Developers for the 2nd AT&T Unlocked Games Showcase!  Submit your beta version game now through December 3rd and take your shot at a $100,000 grand prize, enter at gaming.att.com/unlockedgames

On this episode we welcome Natasha Walwyn Robinson as the new host of the Blacks In Technology BIT Tech Talk podcast - Entrepreneurship Edition, as she sits down and entrepreneur and founder, Marcus Medley. Marcus is the founder of and CEO of Apace, a Boston-based startup that utilizes rule-based automation to streamline real estate contracts.

On this episode of the Blacks In Technology BIT Tech Talk podcast, Greg sits down and speaks with technologists, founder and author, Neil Thompson. Neil and Founder of Teach The Geek, an online platform for STEM professionals. Teach the Geek to Speak Society, is a membership that offers ongoing support to those in the STEM fields on public speaking.We delve into Neil's background as an engineer in the medical device industry, a patent agent, an author and an advocate for STEM for adults and children.Show notes:https://teachthegeek.com/http://askuncleneil.com/http://youtube.teachthegeek.com/https://teachthegeek.thinkific.com/courses/teach-the-geek-to-speak

On this episode of the Blacks In Technology BIT Tech Talk podcast, Greg sits down and speaks with Ian Taylor Schlitz. Ian is the CEO and Founder of Kidlamity Gaming. Kidlamity is a company that allows you to organize and host a custom and private video game tournament. The company has a focus on kids between the ages of 8 - 16 as most gaming tournaments are heavily dominated by people in their 20’sand 30’s. Kidlamity was created to help change that and provide a younger audience with the type of welcoming environment where direct social interactions for kids can take place through video game tournaments.Ian has also had academic success attending and graduating from college at the University of North Texas as a young teen.

On this episode of the Blacks In Technology BIT Tech Talk podcast we sit down with Kellye Dash, BIT Tampa board member, technology management and solutions professional and entrepreneur who owns and operates her own technology services firm. We discuss her tech journey as a two time entrepreneur, a Black woman in tech and an advocate for economic equality supporting  underrepresented individuals in the community. Website: www.HawkBG.com Social accounts: Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn The Business Blend Podcast: Apple iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher & Spotify 

This episode of the Blacks In Technology podcast is sponsored by Amazon Nashville.Evan Leaphart is a serial entrepreneur and is the founder of a mobile chore tracking app that teaches kids about credit. Evan is also the co-founder of the Black Men Talk Tech conference. He combines a passion for financial literacy and innovation with a commitment to solving real problems that help the community around himhttps://www.kiddiekredit.com/

On this episode of the Blacks In Technology BIT Tech Talk podcast we sit down with blogger, author, Engineer, speaker and BIT supporter Steve Buchanan. Steve is a Microsoft MVP and an author of six technical books. We sit down with Steve and talk about his journey in tech from a job in high-school as a PC technician to a Microsoft MVP and respected DevOps/Cloud Engineer. Follow Steve Buchanan:https://twitter.com/buchatech https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveabuchanan

From the UK to the USA, felt the love that you gave as soon as you pressed play...! What can we say, we love our hip hop, but you heard it right, on this episode of the Blacks In Technology BIT Tech Talk podcast we are brodcasting from the United States and the United Kingdom. Greg sits down with UK resident, Entrepreneur, Founder of Hustle Crew, author (Dream Bit, Hustle Hard: The Millennial Woman's Guide to Success in Tech) and fellow podcaster (Techish), Abadesi Osunsade!

In BIT Tech Talk episode #125 Greg sits down with Ken Granderson and Dale Dowdie of Blackfacts, the Internet’s first Black History Encyclopedia, serving hundreds of millions of Black History facts to its global audience . BlackFacts.com endeavors to become the premiere online repository of black culture both nationally and internationally. Dale and Ken are two brilliant tech pioneers who have been in the tech entrepreneurship game since it started.

The Blacks In Technology Foundation (https://www.foundation.blacksintechnology.net) is the official 501c3 designated non-profit entity of Blacks In Technology and in this episode we sit down with the Executive Director of BIT Foundation and New York City chapter lead organizer, Dennis Schultz.

On this episode of the Blacks In Technology BIT Tech Talk podcast, our guest is Shola Salako, Founder of BomaLink. a global business community and professional networking service platform whose mission is to connect all African individuals and companies to real world, global opportunities in Africa.On this podcast we discuss the following topics:His time living in NigeriaHis humble beginnings in the technology industry, His two companies BomaLink and Optimal Business Systems, His vision of connecting people of African descent to opportunities in Africa.

On this episode of the Blacks In Technology BIT Tech Talk podcast we sit down with LeTonya F. Moore, JD , an attorney-entrepreneur with almost twenty years of experiencebuilding and helping build successful enterprises. She is the visionary behind 360° BrandProtection Strategies, developed to address the holistic needs of the entrepreneur.

Join us on this latest BIT Tech Talk podcast as we sit and speak with Nadiyah Johnson. Nadiyah is the Founder of the Milwaukee based software company Jet Constellations. Nadiyah is also the founder of the Milky Way Tech Hub, an initiative to transform Milwaukee and other cities into diverse tech hubs that represent the landscape of the city.https://jetconstellations.com/

In this podcast we talk with Mandy Price, CEO and Cop-Founder of Kanary's, a Dallas-based web platform that incorporates data and AI to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Kanary's enables employees to anonymously share feedback on their companies’ DEI initiatives to help companies address potential areas of opportunity.

On this episode of the Blacks In Technology BITTechTalk podcast we sit down and speak with Engineer and speaker Afua Bruce. We talk about her journey in tech from her time working as a software engineer at IBM to becoming the Executive Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy's National Science and Technology Council at the White House, to her current position as Director of Engineering for New America's Public Interest Technology program.

On this episode of the Blacks In Technology #BITTechTalk podcast we sit down with Derrick Johnson and Kabah Conda, Co-Founders of Encounter AI. Encounter AI is an artificial intelligencecompany aimed at improving the retail experience. Their first product, Mai, is a voice enabled orderingassistant that compiles customers orders instantly via drive-thru, freeing staff to focus on higher value tasks. Mai is the first comprehensive on-premise voice solution for restaurant and retailers.

On this episode of the Blacks In Technology BITTechTalk podcast we sit down and talk with Daigo Fujiwara, Founder of Baseball Hack Day. Baseball Hack Day is a one day hackathon for sports enthusiasts, coders, builders and creatives. The annual event is held in 10 different cities across the United States! Check out http://www.baseballhackday.com/.

In this episode of the Blacks In Technology BITTechTalk podcast, we sit down with Dawn Dickson, CEO of PopCom, an automated retail company that uses facial recognition, A.I, and blockchain technology to help retailers collect valuable customer insights.

On this episode of the Blacks In Technology BITTechTalk podcast we welcome Saritta Hines, Founder of Trustabit, a block chain fueled tech startup company that is disrupting the airline industry with its use of "smart contracts".

On this episode of the Blacks In Technology #BITTechTalk podcast we are joined by Kanika Tolver, engineer, entrepreneur, career coach, speaker and author. Kanika offers her insightful wisdom on a variety of topics focused on Women in tech including tips on personal branding, career progression, being your authentic self, and achieving the pay and role they deserve.

On this episode of the Blacks In Technology #BITTechTalk podcast we are sit down and talk IoT (Internet of Things) with Bryan Smith.

On this episode our guest is Mckeever Conwell, Deal Team Coordinator for Tedco, an independent organization that strives to be Maryland’s lead source for entrpreneurial business assistance and seed funding for the development of startup companies in Maryland’s innovation economy. We will be discussing venture capitalism, startup life, entrepreneurship and more!

Back at it again with another exciting Blacks In Technology #BITTechTalk podcast. On this episode sit down and chat with the Leadership team of the Black Tech Women organization.

On this episode of the Blacks In Technology #BITTechTalk podcast we sit down with Sherrell Dorsey, Founder of ThePlug daily, a source for daily black tech news and Founder of Black Tech Charlotte, an interactive event designed to immerse black tech entrepreneurs, professionals, venture capitalists, and enthusiasts in the Charlotte, NC. startup ecosystem

Happy New Year everyone! We are back after a long hiatus and a change of venue. On this exciting episode of the Blacks In Technology #BITTechTalk podcast we will be speaking with social entrepreneur and founder of BlackTech Week, Derick Pearson.

On this episode of the Blacks In Technology #BITTechTalk podcast we are joined by Courtney and Tye Caldwell, Founders of the startup ShearShare, an app that connects salon and barbershop owners to individual beauty operators to fill unused salon suites and stations on a temporary basis.