Podcasts about resilient coders

The Ripple Effect (A Nonprofit Imperative) Episode 18: "From Classroom to Boardroom" Hosts: Ron Waddell (Founder, Executive Director of Legendary Legacies) and Marybeth Campbell (CEO of Worcester Community Action Council) Special Guest: David Delmar Senties (Founder of Resilient Coders)  Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions)    Search for "The Ripple Effect with Marybeth Campbell and Ron Waddell" on your podcast app.    Be sure to reach out to us and share your expertise, leave a review or questions that you might have for our hosts! The Ripple Effect (774) 260-5549   Join hosts Marybeth Campbell and Ron Waddell for a comprehensive exploration of the modern workplace. In this thought-provoking podcast, they're joined by special guest David Delmar Senties, founder of Resilient Coders, to discuss a wide range of topics, including the origins of The Ripple Effect podcast, navigating a multigenerational workforce, reimagining education for the future, building a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, and the power of leadership and mentorship.   This podcast offers valuable insights for leaders, managers, and anyone interested in creating a more equitable and fulfilling workplace.   Check us out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hlUmOibx2SQ  For production inquiries please check out D2L Productions

In this episode of the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, our guest is Ayanna Lott-Pollard, the trailblazing Executive Director of Resilient Coders. Her non-profit organization is revolutionizing the tech economy by providing accessible coding boot camp opportunities for BIPOC youth from low-income communities. Key points of our discussion include:Ayanna's leadership journey and her diverse experience spanning 20 years in marketing and operations.The inspiring mission and impactful work of Resilient Coders.Insights on closing the generational wealth gap and promoting social justice through economic empowerment.The changing landscape of education and why skills are becoming the new degree requirement in the tech industry.For more details on the work of Ayanna and Resilient Coders, connect with them: Website: http://www.resilientcoders.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/resilientcoders Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/resilientcoders/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/resilient-coders/

How durable are tech sector diversity commitments in a down cycle? Solid skills, supportive networks, and employer engagement can make the difference for workers from traditionally excluded groups. Resilient Coders Executive Director Ayanna Lott-Pollard on how it takes a multifaceted coding boot camp to build a solid career foundation. 

In episode 156, Erik and Kerel talk with Ayanna Lott-Pollard, Executive Director at Resilient Coders, whose mission is social justice through economic empowerment through educating black and brown folks from low income communities to become software engineers. Ayanna is West Philadelphia, born and raised, just like her parents, is the oldest of 4 siblings, and graduated from the school of Communications and Theater at Temple University. From there, her career path has been nonlinear to say the least, getting opportunities to work in advertising, healthcare, government, including a stint at the White House, operations and now tech adjacent. Ayanna talks about how her nonlinear career path came from following her heart, how life has directed her to places, organizations, and opportunities in which she deeply cares for, and why she loves learning and where she has developed her growth mindself. She also goes into the current landscape of technology, AI, automation, the importance of skills and diversity at the table, having a vision for yourself, and more. “It's essential that these organizations, these multibillion dollar organizations and some of the smaller ones as well, that they become inclusive. And it's not just because like I said, it's an ethical, it's a moral issue, it's because we're creating technologies, we're creating opportunities, we're reinventing what this world will look like. And in order for that to be equitable, we need everybody. We need more people at the table.” Timestamps 1:24: Ayanna Lott-Pollard, Executive Director at Resilient Coders, shares Resilient Coders' inception, mission, and more details of what the 20 week bootcamp entails 4:34: Just like Will from the Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Ayanna shares that she was born and raised in West Philadelphia as well as getting into her family history, path to college and nonlinear career path 6:51: Why Ayanna's career path has been untraditional and how life has directed her to certain places and organizations based on her life experiences 8:08: What drives Ayanna's passion for continued learning, growing, and education for herself 9:59: Ayanna explains why skills are the new degree requirement, how automation and AI is impacting both workers and employers, and the future of tech jobs 12:23: The ethical and financial importance of decreasing the risk of discriminatory design in tech by putting diverse people in designer roles and have a seat at the table 18:11: What excites Ayanna about the future of technology and the impact Resilient Coders is creating for entire generations 20:13: The importance of Resilient Coders alumni 22:50: What inspires Ayanna to develop teams and be a transformational leader and what purpose means to her 26:02: The best piece of advice Ayanna has ever received 27:27: Ayanna's current music rotation, including a Philly playlist, gospel, and a wide range of other music 28:26: Erik, Kerel, and Ayanna chat about and share their love for the TV show Bel Air and why it's really important and its focus on black excellence 30:20 Where you can connect with Ayanna and find more information about Resilient Coders Follow Us: Newsletter: bitly.com/2QLEY8U Linkedin: bit.ly/2ZZUBxG Twitter: bit.ly/2Qp0SzK Instagram: bit.ly/2QLfEQc

Today I am joined by Ayanna Lott-Pollard, Executive Director of Resilient Coders, a non-profit organization with a mission to achieve social justice through economic empowerment. Resilient Coders offers a 20-week coding boot camp to BIPOC youth from low-income communities, providing them a pathway to becoming software engineers with an average salary of $94,420. With over 20 years of experience in marketing and operations, Ayanna is a transformational leader who has dedicated her career to empowering the next generation. Neil and Ayanna discuss how Resilient Coders is closing the generational wealth gap and challenging the traditional educational system by emphasizing skills over degrees. Discover the impact of Resilient Coders on graduates and their communities as they provide access to high-growth careers in the tech industry. Ayanna shares success stories of alumni who embody the organization's mission and highlights the importance of creating pathways for young adults to succeed and envision a brighter future. Ayanna also opens up about her experience as a woman of color in leadership positions, advising young adults from BIPOC communities on navigating challenges and staying resilient. Learn about Ayanna's work with The Leadership Collective, her passion for developing emerging leaders, and her vision for a more inclusive and equitable tech industry. Listen in as we explore the power of social justice, economic empowerment, and the importance of nurturing diverse talent in the world of tech.

In this (two days late) episode, we welcome special guest Sully Martinez to talk about “The Dos and Don'ts of Coding Bootcamps” by…Sully Martinez. We discuss the bootcamp Sully attended to get her start, Resilient Coders, and we cover general tips for succeeding at any software bootcamp. If you are thinking about going to a bootcamp or if you have preconceived notions of what a bootcamp graduate is like - this is worth a listen.  We go down memory lane about building community around engineering, what life was like back in our Wayfair days, and what we are all up to now.  Evan is learning another keyboard because he didn't learn his lesson the first time, Joe is still our resident Japanese expert, and Sully is deep in the cloud. Music by Hina and Kevin MacLeod

Today we have a fantastic episode.  I interviewed Ayanna Lott-Pollard, the executive director of Resilient Coders. We chat about her journey from healthcare and not-for-profits to tech, her work at Resilient Coders, and how tech can be a driver for economic advancement for people of color, along with diversity in the technology sector.  I hope you enjoy our conversation.  You can visit the show's website at www.nothingaboutyou.com 

One of the greatest battles of our generation is having equitable access to today's economy. But it is possible to bring about social justice through economic empowerment, and breaking open the doors to the tech world is one of the best ways to do it. This week, episode 147 of the Tech Intersect™ Podcast is about achieving social justice and financial freedom with careers in tech! **POWERED BY ADVANTAGE EVANS™ ACADEMY** DETACH: The Prudent Crypto Investor Method Premium WebinarAfter beginning 2023 below $17,000, bitcoin has quietly floated near $25,000 and continues to hold its position, despite Fed interest rate hikes and the ebb and flow of stock, bond and commodities markets. Ethereum is rallying, as well. Experts are hinting the market may have bottomed out and are predicting we may see another bull run by year's end. Only time will tell but if past is prologue, markets always rebound. Always. And fortunes are sown in down markets and reaped when the bulls run. So, it's time to stay ready so you don't have to get ready.I've developed an exclusive and engaging premium webinar to share my six-step D.E.T.A.C.H. framework for the prudent crypto investor. If that's YOU, secure your seat today (VERY limited tickets capped at 100 total for ALL ticket types to maximize impact and community connection).The market never sleeps. So, it's time to wake up, and prepare to DETACH! Register now at PrudentCryptoInvestor.com. Ayanna Lott Pollard is the Executive Director of Resilient Coders, an alternative talent bootcamp for low-income young adults from BIPOC communities. Ayanna is a creative strategist with more than 20 years of experience in marketing and operations. She's a transformational leader who uses influence to inspire.Some of the talking points Ayanna and I go over in this episode include:Equitable access to the economy today and for future generations.Closing the wage gap by getting today's BIPOC young adults into tech. Resilient Coders and how the organization is making careers in tech accessible to low-income BIPOC young adults.Exploring a tech career path when you're tech-adjacent. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!CONNECT WITH AYANNA:LinkedInResilient CodersCONNECT WITH DR. TONYA M. EVANS:Questions and requests: hello@techintersectpodcast.com Follow: Twitter @AtTechIntersect | Instagram @TechIntersect Web: Tech Intersect Podcast  Connect for exclusive content: http://eepurl.com/gKqDyP Produced by Galati Media, LLC.Regulate & The Rabbit Hole by Notty Prod licensed via Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Produced by Tonya M. Evans for Advantage Evans, LLC

Resilient Coders Bootcamp Review I invited three Resilient Coders alumni onto my channel to talk about their experience with the coding bootcamp. We talked about their positives and negatives during their time, as well as advice for future students. Hope you enjoy! Shawn's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShawnBasquiat Rizel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/blackgirlbytes NaiRobi Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tech4Abolition

In this episode, we talk about where you can find quality live coding instruction online with Leon Noel, Managing Director of Engineering at Resilient Coders and creator and educator of 100Devs. Leon talks about coding to pay the bills, helping underprivileged communities get into tech, and then creating the live online education and community space he wanted to see in the world, 100Devs. Show Links DevDiscuss (sponsor) DevNews (sponsor) Cockroach Labs (sponsor) New Relic (sponsor) Porkbun (sponsor) Stellar (sponsor) Bright Data (sponsor) Resilient Coders QBasic C++ Techstars General Assembly 100Devs CS50: Introduction to Computer Science JavaScript Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects Active Recall Spaced repetition Pomodoro Technique

In this week's episode, I talk with Pariss Chandler.  Pariss has had a couple of careers but then last summer she found how all her previous experiences naturally came together as the country found itself again discussing racial inequality.   After a career in acting, writing, video production, make-up and waxing she was trying to figure out what was next.  She looked to the corporate world, first in marketing and then in tech.  But as she worked at some amazing organizations, she realized she often did not see people that looked like her and she felt the impact of unconscious bias, microagressions and the sense of not belonging on a non-diverse team.  So she started to ask “what does black in tech look like” and that opened the waterfall of conversation that led her to start her own recruiting agency for black tech talent.  She doesn't just help place amazing tech talent, but she works with organizations to make sure “inclusion” is part of their strategy (not just diversity) and that the new hires are set up for success.More about Pariss Chandler...Pariss Chandler is a former aesthetician turned front-end developer. She transitioned into tech in 2017 after participating in Resilient Coders, a coding bootcamp for people of color.  Pariss is the founder & CEO of Black Tech Pipeline, a platform bringing exposure, resources, and opportunities to Black Technologists.   She is also the creator of the movement and community #BlackTechTwitter, a global movement that brought exposure to the existing Black community in tech. “What ‘pipeline problem'?”How to connect with Pariss...Website - https://blacktechpipeline.comLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pariss-chandler/In this episode you'll specifically learn...The importance of trying something new and figuring it out from there (but you have to try first!)How to talk to companies, as a candidate, about their diversity and inclusion strategies and how they support their team members in their careersHow to take a hobby, a mission you care about, anything from your personal life and turn it into a careerI'm Karen Weeks, the Founder & Principal Coach at KDW Coaching, the host of the Shine at Work podcast, a speaker, published author, Girls in Tech NYC board member and award winning culture leader (currently leading the People team at Ordergroove). My purpose is guiding individuals to get unstuck from a career that is draining them and transform their careers so they can feel the same renewed energy I did all those years ago when I transitioned from theatre to human resourceWelcome to the Shine at Work Podcast! On this show, your co-hosts Karen and Dan will shine a light on your job search so you can land a role that lets you flex your strengths and progress your career in an environment you actually look forward to working in each day. From creating a stand-out resume, to confidently negotiating your salary, to finding your footing as a new manager, you can expect to hear actionable advice to help you shine your brightest in your role. Karen D. Weeks is the CEO and Chief Career Coach of Shine at Work Coaching. She has over twenty years of HR experience, including as CPO at Ordergroove. Dan Carr is a Shine at Work Career Coach with over a decade of recruiting experience helping high-growth startups expand with top talent. Connect with Us! Website Instagram Karen Weeks on LinkedIn Dan Carr on LinkedIn

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Resilient Coders believes in social justice through economic empowerment and in the opportunity for meritocracy in tech. This isn't about one-off camps or hackathons—it's about meaningful change. Resilient Coders trains people of color for high growth careers as software engineers and connects them with jobs.Links to learn more about David Delmar Sentíes:David on LinkedIn David on Twitter David's Website Resilient Coders Website Follow us:twitter.com/wistia Subscribe:wistia.com/series/talking-too-loud Love what you heard? Leave us a review!Relevant LinksHear from Myraha Harmon-Arias, a software engineer at Wistia, about the path she took to become an engineer and learning the ropes at Resilient Coders.

A Conversation between David Delmar Sentíes (Founder, Resilient Coders) and Pariss Chandler (Founder, Black Tech Pipeline)

There's no neutrality when it comes to systemic racism in the workplace, according to David Delmar Sentíes -- you have to pick a side. David leads Resilient Coders, a coding boot camp for young people of color that, like other training programs across the country, helps graduates access well-paying jobs in the (still) white-dominated tech industry. He provides insights for companies with the best hiring intentions and challenges them to push beyond PR-driven “diversity initiatives” to fundamentally question practices that prevent so many people of color from getting a foot in the door -- such as why corporations require a college degree for jobs David has first-hand evidence highly-trained high school graduates can do. This episode continues David's conversation with Andrew Wolk that started in Taking the Protests to the Office. You can read about this interview, including David's explanations of how Whiteness opens doors to opportunity, at the Finding Common Purpose blog.

The brutal killing of George Floyd shed a searing light on the dangers and indignities that many people of color, especially Black people, face every single day -- on the streets, and in every facet of American life. David Delmar Sentíes of Resilient Coders has been working for years to dismantle one particularly insidious racial injustice -- the systemic bias preventing so many low-income people of color from accessing the kinds of high-growth careers that can change lives and entire communities. In this frank conversation with Andrew Wolk, David challenges anti-racism allies to stop just tweeting #BlackLivesMatter and start hiring Black people in good-paying jobs. Read more about David's perspective on how Whiteness opens doors to opportunity and how classism and racism keep many workers of color out of tech jobs at the Finding Common Purpose blog.

Guest Pariss Chandler is a former aesthetician turned front-end developer. She transitioned into tech in 2017 after participating in Resilient Coders, a coding bootcamp for people of color. Chandler is the creator of the hashtag and movement #BlackTechTwitter, bringing awareness and exposure to the Black community in the tech industry. She is also founder of Black Tech Pipeline, a service-based platform focused on recruitment and retention of Black technologists and connecting them to jobs. Chandler runs a popular Slack and Discord community for #BlackTechTwitter, as well as a newsletter dedicated to shining a light on influencers within the community. Discover more Boston Speaks Up at Boston Business Journal's BostInno: www.americaninno.com/boston/boston-speaks-up/

We are pausing our normal tech-talk this week in support of the ongoing protests and to re-share the #BlackTechTwitter episode with Pariss Athena from our sister podcast, Giant Robots. During the past week, millions of people across the country have participated in protests in response to the killing of George Floyd and the systemic racism that plagues our nation. For everyone fighting for equality and justice, we see you, we love you, and we support you. Black lives matter. Black culture matters. Black communities matter. For those looking for ways to take action, we have provided a few resources in the show notes. The list is intentionally short as we ask everyone to research ways to get involved and listen to leaders in the Black community. Fighting for equality falls on each of us, regardless of race or position, to work together to fight racism and unequal treatment. Stay Safe. Giant Robots: A True Movement (Pariss Athena) (https://www.giantrobots.fm/343) Black Tech Twitter (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23BlackTechTwitter&src=saved_search_click) Black Tech Pipeline (https://www.blacktechpipeline.com/) Black Lives Matter (https://blacklivesmatter.com/) Resources provided by Diversify Tech (https://twitter.com/DiversifyTechCo/status/1266797966498684928) Original Notes from Giant Robots Episode 343 Pariss Athena, Hiring & Product Team Member at G2i, creator of #BlackTechTwitter, and founder of Black Tech Pipeline, shares her journey from never hearing about code to viral awareness campaign creator, as well as discusses visibility, finding value on twitter, and life online with thousands of followers. Resilient CodersThe Tweet that started #BlackTechTwitter"Hannibal Buress Is Building An Arts And Technology Center For The Future Masterminds Of The West Side"Black Tech PipelinePariss on Twitter

On this week's episode, Chris and Steph revisit the long-lived feature branch Chris has been working on and chat about adventures with Yalc. They also dive into the common questions and concerns associated with coding bootcamps, thoughtbot's exciting new partnership with Resilient Coders, and what it would be like to "start over". This episode is brought to you by Clubhouse (http://go.thoughtleaders.io/1658220200124). Click through to get 2 free months on any paid plan. yalc (https://github.com/whitecolor/yalc/) thoughtbot + Resilient Coders (https://twitter.com/thoughtbot/status/1216812506716557313) Bless the Broken Road (https://youtu.be/lZp6pmgbZyU) Railscasts (http://railscasts.com) Destroy All Software (https://www.destroyallsoftware.com)

T7 Chicken was where it all began with Nick's journey into development. Nick had no development experience. Still, he wasn't satisfied with the websites and apps available for Tekken framerate data, so he took it upon himself to learn Android development to create his mobile app. Nick had the support of the Tekken community and received programming help from people online. Projects like these are so crucial for rapidly growing as a developer, and you won't get the same experience at work. It's making something you need for your community. It's also a place where you are free to experiment with new technologies. Most of us wouldn't be where we are today in our careers without the help of the online programming community. Nick gives back through his work as a mentor at the Resilient Coders bootcamp. Resilient Coders is different from most bootcamps. They pay their students to learn to code! They are a non-profit and rely on donations from generous individuals and companies to operate. Paying their students allows them to be truly inclusive by providing an opportunity for people who don't have the privilege of being able to survive without some form of income. Transcript"Why do you do it? With Nick DeJesus" TranscriptResourcesResilient CodersT7 Chicken TwitteriOS: T7 ChickenAndroid: T7 ChickenApprenticeship Patterns: Guidance for the Aspiring Software CraftsmanNick DeJesusTwitterWebsiteJoel HooksTwitterWebsite

Pariss Athena, Hiring & Product Team Member at G2i, creator of #BlackTechTwitter, and founder of Black Tech Pipeline, shares her journey from never hearing about code to viral awareness campaign creator, as well as discusses visibility, finding value on twitter, and life online with thousands of followers.Resilient CodersThe Tweet that started #BlackTechTwitter"Hannibal Buress Is Building An Arts And Technology Center For The Future Masterminds Of The West Side"Black Tech PipelinePariss on TwitterSee open positions at thoughtbot!Become a Sponsor of Giant Robots!

Guest David Delmar Sentíes is the Founder and Executive Director of Resilient Coders, a highly competitive, free, nonprofit coding bootcamp that trains people of color for high growth careers as software engineers, and connects them with full-time jobs. He's a workforce equity activist, passionate about democratizing access to the high growth careers that are automation resilient. Delmar Senties looks forward to a day when Boston's innovation landscape is led, not by the smartest among the luckiest, but by the smartest, full stop. A graduate of Boston University's College of Fine Arts, he’s also an artist that combines his love of history with his interest in comic book culture. His Red Cloud Series seeks to present historical heroes in a visual vocabulary inspired by comic book culture. Discover more Boston Speaks Up at Boston Business Journal's BostInno: www.americaninno.com/boston/boston-speaks-up/

Welcome to Episode 102 of The VentureFizz Podcast, the flagship podcast from the leading authority for jobs & careers in the tech industry. For this episode of our podcast, I interviewed David Delmar Sentíes, Founder of Resilient Coders. Some people wish for change, while others take action. David is in the “take action” category. He calls himself a Workforce Equity Activist, which means he is passionate about both economic opportunity and economic equity. Resilient Coders is a coding bootcamp that trains people of color for careers as software engineers and connects them with jobs. One might think that he has a passion for coding, but that is not the case. Coding is actually the megaphone, as it provides the window of opportunity for his students to pursue a high-growth career building software. Students participate in a 14-week program which teaches them coding skills in various languages like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and more. Lots of companies are employing graduates of Resilient Coders like Wayfair, Wistia, R Studio, Digitas, and many others. In this episode of our podcast, we cover lots of topics, like: -David's background and how he got involved in the tech industry. -What it means to be a “Workforce Equity Activist.” -What led David down the path of starting his own coding bootcamp. -All about Resilient Coders, including its mission to use coding to make social change. -Advice on Implementing diversity and inclusion in the workplace. -Plus, a lot more. If you have been enjoying The VentureFizz Podcast, then please leave us a 5-star review on iTunes. The more reviews we have, the more that people will discover these amazing stories about entrepreneurs across the Boston and New York entrepreneurial ecosystems. Thanks in advance—we appreciate it! Lastly, if you like the show, please remember to subscribe to and review us on iTunes, or your podcast player of choice!

David Delmar is the founder of Resilient Coders, a non-profit helping young students learn skills to be successful in the work force. As a Latino man, David is bravely challenging the self-satisfied assumptions of some in the tech industry who believe that they are advocates for both diversity and meritocracy, when too often they are simply hiring people they recognize as familiar. David is a professional designer and interface developer with experience working with award-winning startups, as well as established brands. Before founding Resilient Coders, he was at PayPal, leading a cross-disciplinary team of designers and coders. They designed and built first-to-market digital advertising concepts for brands like Starbucks, Coke, FedEx, and Pepsi. He helped set up PayPal's startup incubator, Start Tank, and served as its UX subject matter expert. David believes in technology as an opportunity for real meritocracy. And he believes in the resilience of Boston's youth.

David Delmar is the founder of Resilient Coders, a non-profit helping young students learn skills to be successful in the work force. As a Latino man, David is bravely challenging the self-satisfied assumptions of some in the tech industry who believe that they are advocates for both diversity and meritocracy, when too often they are simply hiring people they recognize as familiar. David is a professional designer and interface developer with experience working with award-winning startups, as well as established brands. Before founding Resilient Coders, he was at PayPal, leading a cross-disciplinary team of designers and coders. They designed and built first-to-market digital advertising concepts for brands like Starbucks, Coke, FedEx, and Pepsi. He helped set up PayPal's startup incubator, Start Tank, and served as its UX subject matter expert. David believes in technology as an opportunity for real meritocracy. And he believes in the resilience of Boston's youth.

David Delmar is the founder of Resilient Coders, a non-profit helping young students learn skills to be successful in the work force. As a Latino man, David is bravely challenging the self-satisfied assumptions of some in the tech industry who believe that they are advocates for both diversity and meritocracy, when too often they are simply hiring people they recognize as familiar. David is a professional designer and interface developer with experience working with award-winning startups, as well as established brands. Before founding Resilient Coders, he was at PayPal, leading a cross-disciplinary team of designers and coders. They designed and built first-to-market digital advertising concepts for brands like Starbucks, Coke, FedEx, and Pepsi. He helped set up PayPal's startup incubator, Start Tank, and served as its UX subject matter expert. David believes in technology as an opportunity for real meritocracy. And he believes in the resilience of Boston's youth.

For Season 1, Episode 4, Pariss Athena talks about creating #BlackTechTwitter and her journey of becoming a Resilient Coder. #BlackTechTwitter was created because Pariss wanted to see who else in the Twitter community was Black and working in technology. Pariss aspired to become an actor, but then had to move back to Boston due to her living situation. Pariss found out about the Resilient Coders bootcamp and that is how she became a Front-End Web Developer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/steamboston/support

David Delmar, also known as Del, is the Founder and Executive Director of Resilient Coders, an organization that teaches at-risk young people from underserved communities in Boston,  how to code. Del is using his voice to create opportunities, change the face of the tech community, and as some of his former students say, change lives. Del and I talked about opportunities for women and people of color in technology, redesigning the high school education experience, and more.  Pebbles, Del and VOICES Producer Leroy Irvin Events and opportunities mentioned on the show: Festival Betances – the longest running Latino Cultural Festival happens next weekend at Villa Victoria in the South End. For more info and to RSVP click HERE. Calling all artists!!!  From The City of Boston and The Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture Request for Proposals The Department of Neighborhood Development, Department of Public Works, the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture, and the Boston Art Commission invite artists to submit conceptual proposals for consideration for a public artwork on Quincy Street or Blue Hill Avenue in the Grove Hall Business District of Dorchester. We hope to commission at least 4-5 projects, we are looking for projects with budgets ranging between $500 and $10,000.  CLICK HERE for more info. Black Market is open this weekend! Get your shopping fix and support local businesses at the same time.  Join us for a weekend of SHOPPING + SUPPORTING over 20+ local Artists, Vendors + Entrepreneurs as Black Market hosts its’ FREEDOM Pop-Up Market- Saturday, July 8th + Sunday, July 9th! Meet us at 2136 Washington Street in Dudley Square from 11:00AM-3:00PM each day. Local Authors will read excerpts from their books in addition to a BONUS reading of What July 4th means to a slave (by Fredrick Douglass)! Get more info HERE.

This episode features David Delmar, Founder and head of Resilient Coders, a nonprofit education organization providing training to make tech jobs accessible to underrepresented communities in Boston.

David Delmar is the founder and executive director at Resilient Coders and formerly was a design lead at PayPal. Resilient Coders’ mission is simple:  they take students from traditionally under-served communities and teach them the skills needed to be web developers during an eight-week boot camp. Upon completing the boot camp, Resilient Coders helps connect them to job opportunites.   In this episode, David talks about:   When he first recognized the need for a program like Resilient Coders at a conference   How they designed the curriculum for the boot camp   Lessons he took away from MassChallenge   Attributes and characteristics found in great coders   Links from today’s episode:   David Delmar   Resilient Coders   Resilient Bootcamp   Resilient Lab   Adobe Illustrator   ArtLifting   Redbooth   Trello   HubSpot   Between the World and Me   Strangers in Their Own Land   The Lean Startup   If you liked this episode:   Follow the podcast on Twitter Subscribe on iTunes or your podcast app and write a review   Get in touch with feedback, ideas, or to say hi: nic {AT} startupbostonpodcast [DOT] com   Music by: Broke For Free

Rachel Spekman is currently the Director of Programming at MassChallenge, which describes itself to be the most startup-friendly accelerator on the planet. MassChallenge awards over two million dollars in equity-free prizes every year to help high-impact startups succeed.   In this episode, Rachel talks about:   What sets MassChallenge apart from other accelerators   What the curriculum looks like and which mentors are available   Traits she has noticed in the most successful founders   Advice for founders applying in MassChallenge   Links from today’s episode:   Rachel Spekman on LinkedIn   Rachel Spekman on Twitter   MassChallenge   PULSE@MassChallenge   Resilient Coders   A Truck Full of Money   Zero to One   Steve Jobs Biography   Americanah   If you liked this episode:   Follow the podcast on Twitter   Subscribe on iTunes or your podcast app and write a review   Get in touch with feedback, ideas, or to say hi: nic {AT} startupbostonpodcast [DOT] com   Music by: Broke For Free

David Delmar (@delmarsenties) is the Founder and Executive Director at Resilient Coders (@resilientcoders), an organization dedicated to teaching young people from traditionally underserved communities how to code. Resilient Coders' team do this as a way of aligning students with a lucrative and meaningful career path. "It's a multi-tiered program that funnels students from learning HTML after school, through our downtown "Coworking" sessions, and ultimately, hourly employment. Higher performers participate in Resilient Lab, a web design and development shop with real clients. "  In this 30-min conversation, David shares his origin story from leading a team of designers and coders at PayPal in Boston,  to creating the Resilient Coders, a startup that may or may not work. He talks the importance of getting very comfortable with failures and fiercely pursue your passion". David shares stories from when he was five, volunteering with his mom at a local orphanage in Mexico.  It was one of my favorite moments on Feisworld Podcast.  David and his team offer many formats, time availabilities, long and short term engagements for YOU to get involved. (Please note: you do not have to be a developer!) Contact David at david@resilientcoders.org to learn more. Please let us know passions you have fiercely pursued (still pursuing)!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feisworld/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/feisworld/support