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BUILDING GENUINE CONNECTIONS

Staying on this theme of networking.

Have you thought about how you make meaningful connections?

Are you intentional or do things just seem to happen?

In this week’s episode IncrediPaul Leadership, I talk with Ty Smith, co-founder of blacktechglobal.com. He shares his journey from the telecom industry to leadership in the IT and tech space. He emphasizes the importance of mentorship and crowdsourcing mentorship by asking questions and seeking guidance from experienced professionals.

Learn more about Ty by watching or streaming the episode with the links below!

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Ty also discusses the inspiration behind creating Black Tech Global, which was the lack of representation and community in the tech industry for African-Americans. He highlights the transformative experience of attending Afro Tech and the genuine connections he made with like-minded individuals. Ty Smith shares his journey of creating Black Tech Global, a website that lists tech conferences and events created by or marketed to African-Americans. He explains how the idea came about and the intentional approach they took in building relationships with conference founders. Ty also discusses the importance of reselling in the tech industry and the need for more representation in IT consulting. He offers practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and highlights his involvement in nonprofit organizations promoting diversity and inclusion in the tech world.

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TAKEAWAYS

• Mentorship can be informal and can involve seeking guidance from experienced professionals by asking questions and engaging in conversations.

• Crowdsourcing mentorship is a valuable approach to learning and growing, as it allows you to gather insights and advice from a diverse range of individuals.

• Representation and community are crucial in the tech industry, especially for underrepresented groups like African-Americans.

• Attending conferences and events can provide opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals and build genuine relationships.

• Creating a supportive and inclusive environment in the tech industry is essential for fostering growth and success.

• Black Tech Global is a website that lists tech conferences and events created by or marketed to African-Americans.

• Building relationships with conference founders and being intentional in meeting them sets Black Tech Global apart from other event lists

COACHING

Are you tired of feeling stuck? Has everything you tried failed? Or maybe you feel like you’ve hit a ceiling in your leadership or career? Reach out to me for coaching help. incredipaul.org/coaching. Let’s make 2024 your best year yet!

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