Democratizing Tech with Fabian Elliott

07/05/18 • 46 min

If you want to solve a problem, you need to first understand the problem. That’s why data is core to Black Tech Mecca’s City Assessment Framework, which is helping increase Black participation in Chicago’s tech industry. CEO Fabian Elliott joins the show to explain BTM’s mission and how they use data as the foundation for change. He details their holistic approach, focusing on education, corporate and entrepreneurship. He also shares how BTM’s framework and model can help other cities and communities, including the annual State of the Black Tech Ecosystem conference. < Download MP3 > < Listen on ctrlclickcast.com > Show Notes: Black Tech Mecca (BTM) Black Tech Ecosystem DECA Inc The Mis-Education of the Negro State of the Black Tech Ecosystem Careless Whisper Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Review our show on Stitcher Sponsored By

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