Ep 3: Decoding how wearable tech can help bridge the digital divide

On this episode of AI: Decodes the System, Wearable Tech Ventures (WTV) founder LaKisha Greenwade and Amber Ivey (AI) decode how LaKisha became an expert in the world of wearable tech and how she is using tech and teaching to help bridge the digital divide. The wearables market is growing and WTV's goal is to assist 100 wearable startups by 2030, led by traditionally under-resourced and underrepresented founders.
They also talk about how LaKisha, a transplant from Akron, Ohio to Baltimore, Maryland, self-funded the first wearable tech fashion show in the State of Maryland. Beyonce's personal stylist Ty Hunter headlined the event. Read more on the event here: https://www.baltimoresun.com/features/fashion-style/bs-st-wearable-technology-20160316-story.html
The conversation also highlights how LaKisha uses her company to advise new founders on protecting their Intellectual Property (IP) and how she encountered other entrepreneurs trying to be first in Maryland in the wearable tech space. However, she entered this space about five years ago.
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About wearable tech market
According to International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device tracker, the global wearables industry grew 35.1% year over year during the third quarter of 2020, partially due to the global pandemic aka COVID or COVID-19.
More about LaKisha
LaKisha Greenwade, is an award-winning Forbes Leadership Coach, Tech Founder and Harvard University Guest Lecturer. She is also the leader of Wearable Tech Ventures, a 501c3 dedicated to supporting 100 startups in wearable tech by 2030.
Affectionately known as “Coach L,” she teaches ambitious entrepreneurs, experienced professionals, senior and mid-level managers how to push past their self-imposed limits, unleash their innovative spirit and design the life of their dreams.
Innovation is the act of turning ideas into practical reality despite your fears and challenges. Visit www.lakishagreenwade.com to find out how she can empower you to activate your ingenious nature.
To learn more about Maryland's first Glam Tech Expo and wearable tech fashion show visit:  https://technical.ly/baltimore/2016/03/22/glam-tech-made-fashiontech-mashups-make-sense/

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