Empowering Black Engineers in Canadian Entrepreneurship

About This Webinar

Ready to break into entrepreneurship as a Black engineer? Join us for an exciting OBSIDI® Tech Talk hosted by OBSIDI® and BEC that dives into the real challenges and opportunities on the road to launching your venture. We've got you covered, from securing funding without a business background to overcoming Black entrepreneurs' barriers when accessing venture capital!

We’ll also tackle the shift from playing it safe to embracing risk—something engineers know all too well. Learn how to balance technical precision with the fast-paced decision-making entrepreneurship demands.

And it doesn’t stop there. This panel will show you how to expand beyond your technical circle and tap into the power of mentors, advisors, and investors who can help guide your journey. Hear from Black engineers who’ve been there, done that, and are thriving as founders in Canada or the United States.

Attendee Benefits:

Gain Invaluable Insights: Engage in candid discussions about the hurdles and opportunities specific to Black entrepreneurs in the Canadian or USA tech space to overcome your respective channels better.

Foster a Supportive Network: Build valuable connections and engage in mentorship opportunities to help you thrive on your entrepreneurial journey.

Discover Untapped Opportunities: Connect with a prominent community of successful entrepreneurs and engineers to help you open new doors and quickly advance your career. Getting involved can unlock new ventures and career opportunities within this vibrant community of tech titans.

This is your chance to connect with like-minded professionals, learn from experts, and gain actionable insights to fuel your entrepreneurial ambitions.

Don’t miss the chance to empower yourself and claim your place among tomorrow's rising Black engineering mavericks!

Who can view: Everyone

Webinar Price: Free

Featured Presenters

Cher Jones

Founder

Cher is a Corporate Social Media Trainer & Personal Branding Coach with the love of technology hardwired into her personality. As the founder of Socially Active Training, she leverages over 20 years of PR, marketing, and broadcasting experience to help professionals, leaders, and consultants develop a credible and strategic online presence while teaching how to use social media at work for work.

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Natalie Redda

DEI Consultant & Customer Success Lead

Natalie is a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion advisor with an excellent background in creating DEI strategies for organizations looking to begin or further their DEI journey. Her background in community work, public consultations, and research led her to DEI, where she could help turn interest and intention into actions.

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Marvin Jerome Howard

Co-Founder & COO

Jerome was born in Alamo, Ga and holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from the esteemed Georgia Institute of Technology after completing the dual degree program with Albany State University. Following a successful internship in the Oil & Gas industry as a Security Analyst, he joined the sector full-time in 2011. After spending seven years in Oil & Gas, Jerome transitioned back to Atlanta, where he assumed the role of Senior Engineer at a prominent Healthcare company. With a rich and varied background in Corporate America, Jerome decided to embark on a journey of serial entrepreneurship and community enrichment. In 2021, he co-founded Culture Wireless, an Internet Service Provider aiming to deliver affordable, high-quality Internet services/solutions for underserved communities.

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David N. Jones

Chief Executive Officer

David Jones is a technologist, polymath, inventor, and CEO of Lumena Energy, a U.S.-based Energy-As-A-Service software platform. He is a nationally recognized industry leader in Renewable Energy and a pioneer in Virtual Power Plant technology. He is a recipient of the 2019 Google Innovation Award. Currently serves as an Entrepreneur in Residence at the University of Chicago and the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition. He received his MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. With more than 20 years of experience as a technologist, he continues to innovate, push boundaries in his field and accelerate the adoption and proliferation of cleantech globally.

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Sade Luwoye

Co-Founder & COO

Sade Luwoye is an accomplished engineer with a career in the Aerospace and Defense sectors. Her academic background includes a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and an M.S. in Systems Engineering, but she defines herself beyond her qualifications. Sade is a connector, innovator, and community builder, deeply committed to fostering environments where people can thrive together. As the Co-founder and COO of TribeMeets, she has committed herself to creating inclusive, safe spaces where African diaspora people can genuinely feel at home. TribeMeets serves as a cultural hub, facilitating connections for those relocating within the U.S. or immigrating from Africa.

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Dolapo Olaniawo

Team Lead, Entrepreneurship Sub-Committee

Dolapo Olaniawo is an Account Executive at Databricks, specializing in helping startups unlock the power of data and AI to scale their businesses. With a Physics background from the University of Ottawa and a strong interest in entrepreneurship, Dolapo combines technical expertise with strategic insight to guide early-stage companies through their data-driven transformation. He is also committed to supporting Black entrepreneurs, particularly in the tech and engineering fields, and is involved in initiatives that provide mentorship and resources to aspiring entrepreneurs.

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