Oakland

Equity in Tech —The Oakland Model

Name: Equity in Tech —The Oakland Model
Start: 2016-10-26T19:30:00
End: 2016-10-26T19:30:00
Location: SPUR Oakland

Lunchtime Forum

12:30 p.m. | Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Image courtesy Sergio Ruiz

Ranked one of the top cities in the United States for startups, Oakland’s tech economy is growing rapidly – along with a deliberate effort on many fronts to prioritize equity. Many of Oakland's homegrown companies are mission-driven and reflective of the City’s demographics. Tech companies that move here encounter a culture that prioritizes diversity and inclusion. Learn about initiatives to break down social and racial barriers and cultivate an equitable tech economy.

+ Jose Corona / City of Oakland Office of the Mayor
+ Marisa Raya / Oakland Economic and Workforce Development Department
+ Cedric Brown / Kapor Center for Social Impact
+ Kelley Nayo Jahi / Qeyno Labs
+ Kuang Chen / Captricity

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Admission

free for SPUR members
$10 for non-members

Pre-registration is not required for this event.

Refund Policy

Sponsorship payments: Will not be refunded, as sponsorship benefits take effect immediately and are on-going through the date of the event.

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