Tech AF Founder Academy

Ask for the #investors in my network: Can you please define what is means when you say "venture backable company" in the comments below? Asking for the #founders who follow me and are wasting their time chasing a type of capital that isn't suited to their model. (I may reach out to some of you and turn this into a larger piece of content but that's all TBD.) #happyfriday

Blown. Away. I’m not even sure if you’re allowed to learn as much I learned, while laughing as hard as I laughed, while fighting back tears as Dr. Joy’s poetry washed over me . . . y’all are in for a very special hour with this activist, artist, and scientist. Dr. Joy Buolamwini is the founder of the Algorithmic Justice League, a groundbreaking MIT researcher, and an artist. She is the author of the national bestseller "Unmasking AI: My Mission to Protect What Is Human in a World of Machines." Dr. Joy advises world leaders on preventing AI harms. She is a Rhodes Scholar, a Fulbright Fellow, a recipient of the Technological Innovation Award from the Martin Luther King Jr. Center as well as the 2024 winner of the NAACP-Archewell Foundation Digital Civil Rights Award. And, as someone who recently learned that their books have been used to feed large language models — Avengers Assemble. I love Dr. Joy’s 4 Cs: Consent, Compensation, Control, and Credit. Strap yourselves in. This is a JOY ride into the mind of someone who is changing the world! You can hear this episode wherever you listen to your podcasts. https://lnkd.in/gF3phnYN

If you're currently building tech or exploring your options to build tech, you *DON'T WANT TO MISS* to this free workshop! This knowledge can save you THOUSANDS when it comes to dev cost 🤑 Learn from the founder of Finnovate.io, the company who boasts they've never exceeded a timeline or budget 🚀 Join Tech AF Founder Academy Wednesday, April 17th at 11am EST (virtually) and walk away with knowledge about.... 💃 The difference between lo-fi and hi-fi wireframes 💃 How to break your product requirements down to functional and non-functional - and why that matters! 💃 An Inside view of how developers work through your tech and key ways on how you can insert your ideas into the process 💃 What a user story is and why writing them for your tech team is a valuable skill to learn 💃 What goes into estimating the workload to build your product This FREE WORKSHOP will be hosted on the Tech AF Community Platform, a safe and supportive space for woman and non-binary founders. We love our allies and male-counterparts but this live workshop is for us only 💋 [Gentleman, feel free to send me a DM and I'll send you the recording] To register, click on the link in the comments. If you are not yet a free member of the Tech AF Founder Community, the link will lead you to creating an account first! (If you aren't building tech, but know someone who is, please send them these details! This knowledge is super valuable as it can help founders save THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS!💰) #foundercommunity #founderacademy #womenfounder #womenintech #freeresource

⭐ At 17, I stepped into the role of caregiver for my mom. A journey that introduced me to the tough realities of balancing caregiving, work, and an attempt at a social life. This phase of my life was marked by isolation and the struggle to find others who understood the unique challenges faced by young caregivers like myself. ⭐ Recognizing the lack of support for young millennial and Gen Z caregivers, I was driven to create something meaningful. That's how Sumentity Health was born – a community-focused startup offering a sanctuary for young caregivers. Our mission? To ensure no young caregiver ever feels alone. We provide community support, caregiver coaching, and resources tailored specifically for the young caregiver striving to balance their lives. ⭐ Over the last two years, I've laid the groundwork for Sumentity Health, conducting surveys, gathering user insights, and building our MVP framework. My journey has been enriched by participation in accelerators like digitalundivided, Tech AF Founder Academy, and most recently, the Founder Institute Core Accelerator Program in Washington DC for Spring 2024. ⭐ I'm beyond excited to share that I've been accepted into this prestigious program! This opportunity marks a significant milestone in turning the vision of Sumentity Health into a reality, allowing me to connect with fellow founders locally and grow alongside them. ⭐ This post marks the beginning of a series where I'll share the highs and lows of my journey as a founder and while also providing insights and encouragement to all my other fellow young caregivers. I'm eager to see what lies ahead and to bring you along for the ride. Stay tuned for more updates, and let's make a difference together. #caregiving #youngcaregiver #founder