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Welcome to the UrbanGeekz eNewsletter!
UrbanGeekz (branded as one word) is a groundbreaking video-centric African-American, Latinx, and multicultural digital news platform focused on technology, business, science, and the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The first-of-its-kind online publication also provides authoritative lifestyle and entertainment content.
SELECTED EDITORIALS
MEET THE MILLENNIAL SPEARHEADING A TOP CODING SCHOOL IN ATL

"We want Flatiron School to be synonymous with coding and Atlanta’s tech ecosystem. Our goal is to be at the forefront and a leader in the bootcamp space in Atlanta. [Read More...]
LATINA AT HELM OF 1st VC-BACKED ACCELERATOR FOR LATINX-LED  STARTUPS

This is the first time that a venture capital firm investing exclusively in Latinx-led startups is backing an accelerator that invests $100K in the graduating companies. [Read More...]
CEO OF USHER’S NEW LOOK TALKS DEVELOPING NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS
Careshia Moore is the president and chief exec of Usher’s New Look, a unique 10-year leadership program that’s transforming the lives of under-resourced youth to become passion-driven, global leaders.. [Read More...]
Sponsor
This newsletter is sponsored by Flatiron School an online and in-person school that trains students in 21st-century skills like software engineering, data science, and UX/UI Design. Learn more about their Flatiron School Atlanta campus offerings and start coding today.
5 MUST-KNOW LINKEDIN PROFILE TIPS TO GET A JOB WITHOUT APPLYING

Fast-forward to now, and I receive about 2 offers a month to interview for jobs without even applying. I also frequently get messages from professionals asking for coaching without doing any “cold selling.” My secret: LinkedIn. Now, I teach others how to do the same.[Read More...]
KAPOR CENTER AWARDS $1 MILLION TO FUND DIVERSITY IN TECH

Kapor Center has announced the winners of its inaugural $1 Million Tech Done Right (TDR) Challenge grant competition. The California-based organization has handpicked ten social impact organizations from across the U.S. who are building a more diverse and inclusive tech economy. [Read More...]
NEWS
We are super excited that UrbanGeekz is the official Media Partner for the inaugural Virtual Student Tech Summit hosted by Wallbreakers.

The summit brings students together to learn about the University Recruiting (UR) process from professionals in the tech industry. By participating in this summit students will gain insights into becoming standout candidates and have the tools to launch their software engineering careers.

Want to Become a Sponsor? Or are you interested in attending this free 2-day virtual conference? Check out the website for more info and sign up here.
The 2019 State of the Atlanta Black Tech STARTUP Ecosystem is taking place on Wednesday, August 7th at The Gathering Sport. Join us for an engaging discussion on the opportunities and barriers that exist within the community. RSVP for this must-attend free event here.
Thank you, PR Newswire for recognizing UrbanGeekz as one of the Top 10 African-American news websites alongside some other dope brands. [Read More...]
Our founder Kunbi Tinuoye has been invited back to sit on the CES 2020 Conference Advisory Board. It comes as the largest and most influential technology event, formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show steps up efforts to diversify speakers and programming.
We are super excited to be partnering with TechCrunch for the upcoming Disrupt SF 2019 (October 2-4). Whether you’re an industry leader, investor, developer or founder, this is a conference you can’t miss! Get your discounted tickets with our promo code: URBANGEEKZ today by clicking HERE
Mission:

Our mission is to make tech “cool” and accessible while highlighting STEM, business, and entrepreneurship as exciting and rewarding career paths, particularly for women and underserved communities.
Check out our website here to find out more.

Looking to access, engage, and market to our audience of tech-savvy, 
ambitious,multicultural consumers then fill out the form here we’ll have someone get back to you as soon as possible.

Finally, keep a lookout for our next eNewsletter where we’ll be making another BIG announcement! 
Kunbi Tinuoye
Founder & CEO of UrbanGeekz.com
Dreamer and Techpreneur
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