Black Tech Talent
Welcome to the official Black Tech Talent podcast "BTT Discussions." The 3 pillars of our podcast is to highlight, educate and inspire! Black Tech Talent aims to increase the representation of Black technologists in both corporate careers and entrepreneurship by curating a pipeline of job opportunities, education, community and culturally specific content. website: blacktechtalent.orgIG: instagram.com/blacktechtalentLinkedin: linkedin.com/company/blacktechtalentFB: facebook.com/blacktechtalent
Episodes
19 episodes
BTT Discussions S2 E5 ft Jeff Aguy
BTT Discussions host Mike J. and 2043 CEO Jeff Aguy discuss the importance building community, the pressure of being "the one" in your family and creating a legacy that opens doors for others.
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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48:23
BTT Discussions S2 E3 ft Peter Young
Black Tech Talent Founder & CEO Mike J. and Executive Director of Minnesota Esports Club Peter Young discuss various topics including the The Black Tech Talent Community TechFest, his parents being drug dealers, the growth of Esports, and t...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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53:47
BTT Discussions S2 E2 ft Jonathan Jennings
BTT Discussions S2 E2 ft Jonathan Jennings of Th3rd Coast Digital SolutionsBlack Tech Talent Founder & CEO Mike J. and game developer Jonathan Jennings discuss various topics his journey as a Black video game developer, working with...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:11:50
BTT Discussions S2 E1 ft Surfield Thomas Jr of Spotify
BTT Discussions S2 E1 ft Surfield Thomas Jr of SpotifyBlack Tech Talent Founder & CEO Mike J. and Spotify Technical Lead Surfield Thomas Jr discuss various topics including the power of networking, transitioning from Venmo to Spotif...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:03:07
BTT Discussions S1 E9 ft Nimali of Live Nation
Mike J. and Nimali discuss the various roles in technology that don't require coding. Website: blacktechtalent.orgInstagram: instagram.c...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:37:30
BTT Discussions S1 E8 Ft Chikio of Comcast
Black Tech Talent founder Mike J. sits down with Chikio Richmond to discuss corporate work culture for Black women, her transition to full time entrepreneurship and more!Website: https://blacktechta...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:10:13
BTT Discussions S1 E7 ft Sam Ndely of Center For Economic Inclusion
Mike J. and Sam Ndely discuss his transition from MEDA to Center for Economic Inclusion, George Floyd and more!Website: https://blacktechtalent.orgFollow Us
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:19:46
BTT Discussions S1 E6 ft Key Clark of Best Buy
Mike J. & Key Clark discuss alternative routes to tech such as coding bootcamps! Website: blacktechtalent.orgInstagram: instagram.co...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:35:02
BTT Discussions S1 E5 ft Shantell Thomas of Lenovo
On this episode of BTT Discussions Mike J. & Shantell Thomas of Lenovo discuss her journey into tech, the impact of attending and HBCU and how she handles being an ONLY in the room. Website:
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:06:27
BTT Discussions S1 E4 ft Orlando Bryant of ZeroFOX
BTT Discussions episode 4 ft. Orlando Bryant ZeroFOX Cyber SecurityMike J. and Orlando discuss his transition from the police force to cyber security as well as ways to protect your children online and deep fakes. Website:
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:09:15
BTT Discussions S1 E3 ft Steve Buchanan of Avanade
BTT Discussions episode 3 ft. Steve Buchanan Mike J. and Steve discuss being a Microsoft MVP, retention of Black talent, colorism, natural hair in the work place and more!Website: blacktech...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:34:18