Black Innovation Lab

Creating space for Black innovation to rebirth and thrive. In COMMUNITY. Through OWNERSHIP.

[Black Innovation Lab @TheAscendCo]

📣 Calling all Atlanta-based software devs! Having some FOMO about missing the @RenderATL conf today? We got you! Reply with why you're passionate about software development for a chance to win a FREE ticket to THE best tech conf of the year! #RenderATL #AtlantaTech #Giveaway

[Kenneth Edwards @lknqq93778972]

@TheAscendCo Yessss! It's amazing to see efforts being made to bridge the wealth gap and uplift Black SEDI founders in the South - keep shinin' light on this important mission!

[One Young World @OneYoungWorld]

“It’s completely unrealistic to think that every single technology models that we're building here actually can be applied everywhere else in the world. There will be communities that will be impacted very negatively.

I had to move to Nairobi, get down in the continent and really, truly understand what were the challenges, the needs of the communities locally, because you can't solve something that you can't see.”

@KateKallot #OYW24

[One Young World @OneYoungWorld]

“It’s important to question who benefits and who is being negatively disproportionately impacted.

We need evaluations, we need rigorous standards and methods to ensure that these systems we are releasing into the world actually do what they are expected to do.”

Dr Abeba Birhane, @Abebab #OYW24

[One Young World @OneYoungWorld]

@AngelaFWilliams @Abebab @6Gems @KateKallot “Let's make it clear Al is not new. Algorithmic bias has been embedded in everyday life from education to credit reporting.” Dr Fay Cobb Payton #OYW24

[One Young World @OneYoungWorld]

How can we combat racial injustice in AI?

We hear from industry experts, @AngelaFWilliams, @Abebab, @6Gems, @KateKallot and Dr Fay Cobb Payton as they discuss how inclusive algorithms can ensure equitable AI development and address biases. ⚖️

#OYW24

[Kimberly Bryant @6Gems]

Incredible day at the @OneYoungWorld summit chatting about #AI and #equity w/ a literal DREAM panel of women I admire deeply. Whenever I get to talk about the work required to creat a more equitable world in the midst of a tech revolution I’m full. 🙏🏾💜 #TrustBlackWomen

[Black Innovation Lab @TheAscendCo]

We're building a thriving startup ecosystem in Memphis with Black Innovation Lab. Our Accelerator program mentors & funds marginalized entrepreneurs and our upcoming Impact App Challenge will equip future leaders. How can we better support you? Let's chat! 🚀

[Black Innovation Lab @TheAscendCo]

Memphis is a top city for women entrepreneurs! 🌟 With access to funding and a strong mentor network, women-led businesses are thriving. Read about Memphis's supportive ecosystem and inspiring local stories.

Read more 💜 https://t.co/jfxFprOJCf

[Black Innovation Lab @TheAscendCo]

Creating pathways to generational wealth is our mission. We're bridging the racial wealth gap by supporting SEDI founders in the U.S. South. Did you know 47.2M Americans identify as Black, with over half in the South? Memphis has the highest concentration of Black tech talent! 🚀

[Black Innovation Lab @TheAscendCo]

The explanation of the Black Girlboss Paradox is a phenomenon @6gems coined recently to explain the challenges faced by Black women in leadership roles across various sectors from Academia, Non-Profit, Entertainment, Corporate, and Beyond.

[Black Innovation Lab @TheAscendCo]

More exciting news for Tennessee! The Spark Cleantech Accelerator announced its 2024 cohort! Founders are tackling cleantech challenges with innovative solutions like aluminum/sodium batteries, solar energy, and wildfire prevention. Congrats to all! https://t.co/UDYdSS0ivZ

[Black Innovation Lab @TheAscendCo]

Mayor Paul Young emphasizes leveraging innovation and tech to drive economic development and community prosperity in Memphis. His vision aligns with Black Innovation Lab's mission to support diverse founders and build a brighter future for our city.  #BlackInnovationLab

[Black Innovation Lab @TheAscendCo]

Let's flip the script on venture capital! Despite $161B invested in 2020, only single digits went to Black, Latinx, or female entrepreneurs. At Black Innovation Lab, we're committed to changing this. #BlackInnovationLab #VentureCapital

[Black Innovation Lab @TheAscendCo]

Today, we honor the birthday of Ida B. Wells, a pioneering journalist and fearless advocate for justice. Her legacy of entrepreneurship in Memphis, TN, inspires us at Black Innovation Lab to continue empowering Black innovators. #IdaBWells #BlackExcellence #Entrepreneurship

[Professor P. @WinceP_ofMUL]

@BlackTechWeek Day#1

#blacktechweek24 #btw24 #blacktechweek #Cincinnati

[Brian Brackeen @BrianBrackeen]

⁦@stacyspikes⁩ sharing his story at ⁦@BlackTechWeek⁩ this morning.

[Black Innovation Lab @TheAscendCo]

As a native Tennessean, returning home is both a homecoming and a calling. We are building the Black Innovation Lab in my hometown of Memphis to empower the next generation of trailblazers in the U.S. South. https://t.co/UlaAwncIq6

[Black Innovation Lab @TheAscendCo]

It was an honor to speak at the Agape NOLA conference last week! 🎉 The conference brought together industry leaders and peers to tackle issues like the wealth gap and sustainability. It was inspiring to hear inspiring stories and connect with dedicated individuals. Thank you!

[Black Innovation Lab @TheAscendCo]

Last Saturday in NOLA, we attended @GoFundMe first-ever Self-Care Saturday! 🎉 We celebrated Black women driving progress with too little recognition and space was created for stories, connections, and joy.💛

Support our work at Black Innovation Lab at https://t.co/5IuKfCXveg

[Black Innovation Lab @TheAscendCo]

We're excited to announce that Black Innovation Lab won a grant from the Port of Oakland! 🎉 This supports our mission to create a pathway to entrepreneurship for the next generation of innovators. Stay tuned for our Impact App Challenge this Fall! https://t.co/UlaAwncIq6