Black Tech Talent

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. 

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 the challenges he still faces.Community TechFest Recap: https://youtu.be/k5suH4L0vkoSponsored by: Life Time Sunrise BanksWebsite: https://www.blacktechtalent.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/blacktechtalentLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmichaelajackson/

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 diverse coworkers and launching his own VR game! Website: blacktechtalent.orgCommunity TechFest: https://www.blacktechtalent.org/communitytechfest/Instagram: instagram.com/blacktechtalentLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmichaelajackson/

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 Spotify and what sparked his interest in tech. Website: blacktechtalent.orgInstagram: instagram.com/blacktechtalentLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrmichaelajackson/

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://blacktechtalent.orgSponsored by Granicushttps://granicus.com/The Macro Grouphttps://www.macrogroup.net/Season 2 episode 2FOLLOW US https://www.instagram.com/blacktechtalenthttps://twitter.com/blacktechtalent https://www.linkedin.com/company/black-tech-talent/

Mike J. and Sam Ndely discuss his transition from MEDA to Center for Economic Inclusion, George Floyd and more!Website: https://blacktechtalent.orgFollow Us https://instagram.com/blacktechtalenthttps://www.linkedin.com/company/black-tech-talent/Sponsored by:GranicusThe Macro Group

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. Follow us on Instagramhttps://blacktechtalent.org

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. Follow instagram.com/blacktechtalent facebook.com/blacktechtalent

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!Follow instagram.com/blacktechtalent facebook.com/blacktechtalent

Black Tech Talent Episode 1 Ft. Phil Terrill Microsoft Business Architect Mike J. & Phil Terrill discuss Black privilege, the journey into tech, diversity & Inclusion in the workplace and more!

From Togo to GoogleMike J. & Chris discuss privilege in the Black community when it comes to African vs African American, the journey from Togo Africa to working for Google and more!