The Future of Tech: Diversity and Next Gen Technologies

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Understand and define how technology will impact communities of color globally.

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<a href="http://brightventures.io" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Bright Ventures </a> and <a href="https://verizon5glabs.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Verizon's 5G Lab</a> invite you to a panel and networking event to discuss how evolving technologies will impact communities of color. People of color consume and are impacted next-gen technologies, but fewer of us are the creators, designers and owners. What does that mean for how people of color will be reflected in the products that come next? How can we, as leaders in tech and finance, build a future that serves our communities and creates value for all?Hear from leaders in technology, emerging tech, and financial industries as they decipher how to use our products and companies to build an inclusive future. Speakers below.Schedule:6 - 6:45: Networking6:45 - 7: Welcome from Bright Ventures and Verizon 5G Labs7 - 7:30: Panel7 :30 - 9: NetworkingOur Speakers:

<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mercedesbent/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mercedes Bent</a>, Partner at Lightspeed Venture PartnerMercedes Bent is a Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, a venture capital firm based in the Bay Area. Previously she served as an executive at a VR startup and a General Manager at General Assembly where she oversaw a multi-million dollar business lines during periods of explosive growth. She has a MBA and Masters in Education from Stanford University and an AB from Harvard University. She serves as a board member for the non-profit Birthright AFRICA and in her free time she enjoys off-roading in her Jeep. In 2016 she was named a 40 under 40 for Tech Diversity.

<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/krfrancisco/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kristopher Francisco</a>, Founder &amp; CEO of EvoluteKristopher Francisco is an innovator in cloud and edge computing as he evolves enterprise infrastructure platforms as the Founder and CEO of Evolute. He has pioneered new capabilities across cloud computing in containers, big data, and storage architectures amongst the world's most admired technology companies (Apple) and the world's largest technology challenges (Chevron). Kristopher, often known amongst the container community for contributions of docker-stats, has led internet-scale computing architectures as well as developed the company's first cross-platform cloud during his time in High Tech.Kristopher is a Professor at Northeastern University's College of Engineering, ranked by U.S. World and News as one of the Top 10 Most Innovative Universities, he has participated in Forbes #1 B2B Accelerator, the Alchemist Accelerator, and he has mentored at the Founder Institute. Kristopher has studied technology, business and entrepreneurship at Louisiana State University, where he is a member of the board for E.J. Ourso's College of Business, during his time at Rice University, and as a part of Carnegie Mellon University's Masters of Science in Information Technology with academic scholarship, prior to being recommended leave as he created his venture-backed startup.

<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordansnichols/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jordan Nichols</a>, Client Partner of FinTech at FacebookJordan currently works at Facebook as a Client Partner, leading Facebook’s relationships with hyper growth fintech companies in the Bay Brea. His clients include companies like Robinhood, Square, Coinbase and SoFi. Prior to Facebook, Jordan spent a year and a half at Stripe as an early members of the new business team working on payments infrastructure for global marketplaces. Before moving to the Bay Area, Jordan led business development at LEAF Savings (later acquired by SoFi), a firm enabling companies to offer 529 college savings plans as an employee benefit. He started his career with three years in advertising at Ogilvy and Mather in New York, working on the IBM Smarter Planet and Watson campaigns. He holds an MBA from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business and a BBA at from American University, where he was also a member of the Basketball Team, starting in two NCAA tournaments.

<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/uonovakpuri/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ulili Onovakpuri</a>, Partner at Kaport CapitalUriridiakoghene “Ulili” Onovakpuri returned to the Kapor Capital team in 2016. She is focused on sourcing investment opportunities, conducting diligence and supporting Kapor Capital’s portfolio companies particularly those in the digital health and medical technology industries.Previously, Uriridiakoghene served as Director of Global Programs at Village Capital, a global accelerator program and venture capital firm which supports healthcare, education, agriculture, energy and FinTech businesses. At Village Capital she worked side by side with entrepreneurs from around the world helping them grow their ideas into marketable businesses.Uriridiakoghene received her MBA with a concentration in Health Sector Management from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. She is a native San Franciscan and a proud UC Berkeley Alum.

About Bright VenturesBright Ventures is a leadership company. We partner with leaders who are committed to their own growth and the growth of their organizations. We offer coaching, consulting, and community. We stand for an equitable economy - one that reflects the value and interests of all within it. We believe that sustainable wealth creation means investing in people. We win together. Learn more at <a href="http://brightventures.io" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">brightventures.io</a>.About Verizon's 5G Lab<a href="https://verizon5glabs.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The 5G Lab</a> works with startups, academia and enterprise teams to build a 5G-powered world. We work on 5G trials, hackathons, industry partnerships, prototyping challenges and more.Our Partners<a href="http://mimconnect.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mimconnect</a> is a networking platform helping professionals of color in the media industry connect to each other and the companies they love.Stealth Mode is a community of black tech leaders, with over 1,000 members across the US. The group includes engineers, investors, and startup executives.<a href="https://www.svned.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">SV-NED Inc.</a> facilitates the creation of business opportunities designed for Silicon Valley technology companies to bring their businesses into Nigeria.

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