#BITTechTalk by Blacks In Technology

BIT Tech Talk Ep. #144 w/ Dawn Nicole McIlwain of Skildora, an AI Driven eLearning Platform

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.

BIT Tech Talk Ep. #143 w/ Malik Girondin - Cybersecurity Expert and Teacher

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.

BIT Tech Talk Ep. # 142 - with Imani Nichols - UX Researcher and Founder of Yzzi Research

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 enable businesses to design and engineer products and services that their custom...

BIT Tech Talk Ep. # 141 - w/ Maliya Baxter - Founder of Sister Scripters

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...

BIT Tech Talk Entrepreneurship Edition Ep. # 140 w/ Oladosu Teyibo - Founder of Analog Teams

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

BIT Tech Talk Ep. # 139 - w/ Deshe Woods- Switching to a Career In Tech

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 pro...

BIT Tech Talk Ep. # 138 - w/ Chanel Power - Founder of MentorMe Collective

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.

BIT Tech Talk Ep. # 137 - Entrepreneurship Edition w/ Justin Rhedrick - Founder of Bitcoin Vegan

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

BIT Tech Talk Ep. # 136 - Entrepreneurship Edition w/ Samuel Bailey - Founder of Hot Sparks Electronics

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. 

BIT Tech Talk Ep. # 135 - Entrepreneurship Edition w/ Jordan Turner Co-Founder of Global Game

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.

BIT Tech Talk ep. #134 w/ Angela_Fisher - Founder of Neufluence

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 Games Calling all Women Game Developers for the 2nd AT&T Unlocked Games Showcase!   Submit your beta ve...

BIT Tech Talk ep. #133 w/ Lexi Butler - Founder of Sista Circle: Black Women in Tech

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 Games Calling all Women Game Developers for the 2nd AT&T Unlocked Games Showcase!   Submit your beta version game now through Decembe...

BIT Tech Talk episode #132 - Entrepreneurship Edition w/ Marcus Medley CEO of APace

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.

BIT Tech Talk ep. #131 w/ Neil Thompson - Founder of Teach The Geek

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...

BIT Tech Talk ep. #130 Ian Taylor Schlitz - CEO of Kidlamity Gaming

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 ty...

BITTechTalk ep. #129 w/ Kellye Dash

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 ...

BIT Tech Talk ep. #128 Evan Leaphart - Founder of Kiddie Kredit - "Teaching financial literacy one kid at a time"

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 him https://www.kiddiekredit.com/

BIT Tech Talk ep. #127 Steve Buchanan - PC Tech to Microsoft MVP

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

BITTechTalk ep. #126 Abadesi Osunsade: Founder of Hustle Crew

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!

BITTechTalk ep. #125 Blackfacts.com - Telling and Protecting The Stories Of Our Culture For The Future

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.

BITTechTalk ep. #124 w/ Dennis Schultz - Let's Discuss the BIT Foundation Non-Profit

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.

#BITTechTalk ep. #123 w/ Shola Salako - Founder of Bomalink

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 Nigeria His humble beginnings in the technology industry, His two companies BomaLink and Optimal Business Systems, His vision...

BITTechTalk ep. 122 "Protecting Your Brand" w/ Letonya Moore

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 experience building and helping build successful enterprises. She is the visionary behind 360° Brand Protection Strategies, developed to address the holistic needs of the entrepreneur.

BITTechTalk ep. 121 w/ Nadiyah Johnson of Jet Constellations

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/

BITTechTalk ep. 120 w/ Mandy Price CEO of Kanarys

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.

BITTechTalk ep. 119 w/ Afua Bruce

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.

BITTechTalk ep. 118 w/ Derrick Johnson and Kabah Conda of Encounter AI

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 intelligence company aimed at improving the retail experience. Their first product, Mai, is a voice enabled ordering assistant 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.

BITTechTalk ep. 117 w/ Daigo Fujiwara Founder of Baseball Hack Day

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/.

BITTechTalk ep. 116 Dawn Dickson CEO Of PopCom

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.

#BITTechTalk ep. 115 w/ Saritta Hines - "Disrupting Industries with Blockchain Technology"

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".

#BITTechTalk ep. 114 "Building A Startup While In College" w/ Georgie-Ann Getton-McKoy

#BITTechTalk Ep. 113 "Women In Tech - How To Get The Pay You Deserve" w/ Kanika Tolver

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.

#BITTechTalk ep. #112 w/ Bryan Smith “How To Monetize IoT In Your City”

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

#BITTechTalk ep. 111 w/ DeShuna Spencer - Founder of kweli.tv

#BITTechTalk ep. 110 w/ Mckeever Conwell

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!

BITTechTalk ep. #109 - Black Tech Women

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.

#BITTechTalk ep. #108 w/ Wayne Sutton

#BITTechTalk ep. #107 w/ Science and Tech PhD student and Hip Hop artist - Sammus

#BITTechTalk ep. #106 w/ Sherrell Dorsey - #BLACKTECHCLT

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

#BITTechTalk ep. #105 w/ Amanda Spann

#BITTechTalk ep. 104 w/ Derick Pearson Founder of Black Tech Week

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.

#BITTechTalk ep. #103 w/ Courtney and Tye Caldwell - Founders of ShearShare

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.

#BITTechTalk ep. #101 w/ Sherrell Dorsey - Founder of ThePlug

#BITTechTalk ep. #100 w/ Samara Lynn, Brandy Foster & Kyle Ofori

On this special edition of the Blacks In Technology #BITTechTalk podcast we are celebrating our epic milestone of reaching 100 episodes, and having a “two parter” which will include 3 guests. During the first part of our podcast we will be joined by long time BIT member and friend Samara Lynn, Technology Editor for Black Enterprise. She will join us to discuss the upcoming Black Enterprise TechConneXt Summit event. The second part of our podcast will be spent speaking with software develope...

#BITTechTalk ep. #99 w/ Marquett Burton - Founder of Fletch

On this episode of the Blacks In Technology #BITTechTalk podcast we are joined by Marquett Burton. Marquett is an entrepreneur, a speaker, an educator and the founder of Fletch a college retention app empowering students to form study groups & easily get academic support.

#BITTechTalk ep. #98 w/ Makinde Adeagbo - Founder of /dev/color

On this episode of the #BITTechTalk podcast we will be speaking with Makinde Adeagbo, Software Engineer and Founder of the /dev/color organization. /dev/color is a non-profit organization on a mission to advance the careers of black software engineers.

#BITTechTalk ep. #97 w/ Melissa James CEO and President of The Tech Connection

On this episode #97 of the Blacks In Technology #BITTechTalk podcast we are joined by Melissa James, President and CEO of The Tech Connection, which is a premier marketplace for purpose driven, diverse technical talent. Their mission is to help people reach their highest potential by accelerating their individual pathway to success.

#BITTechTalk ep. #96 "From HBCU Grad to Full Stack Developer" w/ Kory Campbell

On this episode of the Blacks In Technology #BITTechTalk podcast we are joined by our guest Kory Campbell, an HBCU graduate with a degree in Quantitative Analysis, about his journey from being an HBCU graduate to participant in the General Assembly DC Web Dev Immersive bootcamp to becoming a Full Stack web developer and working as a software engineer.

#BITTechTalk ep. #95 w/ Marlin Page - founder of Sisters Code (live from Self Conference)

#BITTechTalk podcast ep. #94 w/ Onyi Nwosu "QA Engineering at Sesame Street"