ABOUT US
We offer a safe community for Black professionals and entrepreneurs in the technology sector to build collective capacity by leveraging shared resources, human capital, and economic opportunity in the Greater New Orleans Region.
NOLAvate Black began with the launch of Black Tech NOLA – New Orleans’ first Inclusive Innovation Conference was first held in 2018 during Essence Festival Week to address the systemic racism and social injustices that prevent Black people and under-resourced communities from gaining access to the high-demand and high-wage jobs available in the technology sector. Influencers that have graced its stage include Valerie Jarrett, Arif Gursel, Brandan “Bmike” Odums, Hannah Beachler, Sevetri Wilson, and Lupe Fiasco.
Black Tech NOLA has grown to be a global tech exchange, bringing resources, funding, expertise, and innovation to our local growing technology and creative economy.
At the beginning of 2020, NOLAvate Black partnered with Greater New Orleans, Inc. (GNO, Inc.) and began working collaboratively on specific initiatives and projects that will promote an inclusive and accessible ecosystem for tech professionals and entrepreneurs of color. par
Talent
Pipeline
NOLAvate Black connects BIPOC entry level talent to tools and resources in the technology industry. We are mapping accessible pathways in tech.
- Mentor entry level talent or speak at one of our Explore Tech weekly sessions.
- Host recruitment events with us to share your DEI and hiring goals
- Hire entry level talent for your growing teams
Employer Partners support year-round efforts to address equity and accessibility within the tech pipeline. Partners commit to hiring BIPOC talent in high wage jobs, provide education and tools that promote employability and collaborate to foster spaces to help talent advance in technology.
The Future Is Now
Sabrina N. Short
Founder & CEO
