April 2023
Women Founders in Tech
On April 12, 2023, the inaugural Triangle Black Tech Event: Breaking Barriers lit up the Durham Bottling Company with energy, insight, and celebration. This powerful gathering honored the innovation and success of Black tech leaders across the country, while creating space for connection, learning, and inspiration.
The evening featured a dynamic mix of networking, interactive sessions, and engaging panel discussions, all centered around breaking down barriers in the tech space.
Attendees heard from an all-star lineup of speakers:
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Corville Allen (Principal Engineer, Google) offered a glimpse into the future of tech.
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Chandler Malone (Founder, Bootup) shared his journey building a venture from the ground up.
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Jessica Couch (Co-founder, Fayetteville Road) explored the intersection of fashion and technology.
Breaking Barriers set the tone for what Black excellence in tech truly looks like — innovative, fearless, and unapologetically authentic.
Breaking Barriers
September 2023
Women Founders in Tech
In September 2023, the Triangle Black Tech Event at Provident 1898 in Durham spotlighted the brilliance of Black Women Founders. The evening brought together a dynamic mix of entrepreneurs, investors, tech professionals, and students to celebrate innovation and community.
The event featured a powerful panel discussion led by Kenyetta Hall (The Katalyst HQ), where founders shared personal stories of resilience and success. Keynotes from Rachel Cash (Elroi Inc), Tamette Farrington (Ta’farri Solutions), and Jessica Couch (Fayetteville Road) inspired the crowd with insights into building and leading in tech.
Live painting by La Chesson added a creative layer to the experience, capturing the energy of the night. It was an unforgettable celebration of Black women breaking barriers and shaping the future of technology.
Woman Tech Founders
MARCH 2024
UNVEILING POSSIBILITIES
On Thursday, March 14, 2024, Queen City Black Tech hosted “Unveiling Possibilities” at Hygge Coworking in Charlotte — a vibrant celebration of Black tech professionals, innovation, and community.
The event featured a “Needs and Seeds” community wall, an Ideation Station, Tech Buzzwords Bingo, and a Networking Passport to spark collaboration and fun. Attendees also explored internships and connected with local vendors, all while advancing Queen City Black Tech’s mission of diversity and inclusion in tech.
Unveiling Possiblities
January 2025
The State of Black Tech
The State of Black Tech event brought together innovators, leaders, and changemakers for a powerful conversation on where we stand — and where we’re going — as a Black tech community.
Held in Charlotte, this gathering was more than just a check-in; it was a rallying call to reimagine access, ownership, and impact. From insightful panel discussions to fireside chats and open-floor dialogue, attendees unpacked the realities of navigating tech as Black professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives.
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Honest conversations around tech access, funding, and sustainability
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Founders and professionals sharing lived experiences and strategies
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Opportunities to connect, collaborate, and mobilize as a collective
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A focus on building infrastructure — not just moments — for Black tech
Whether you’re a startup founder, a career shifter, or just getting your foot in the door, the event served as a reminder: the future of tech must include us, and we have the power to shape it.
State of Black Tech Charlotte
MARCH 2025
Thursday Tech Sync- Up
The BTI Tech Sync wasn’t your typical networking event — and that was the whole point.
No presentations, no pressure, just real people connecting over games, good food, music, and laughter. We kept it low-key and high-energy with a night full of video games, cards, great convos, and even better vibes.
This casual meetup gave our community the space to unwind, bond, and build relationships in a way that felt authentic. Whether you came to win at Spades or just chill and vibe out, it was all about showing up as you are.
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Classic games & chill competition
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Local eats + drinks
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Nonstop laughs and real connections
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A space to recharge, reconnect, and just be
We're all about blending tech with culture — and the Tech Sync was a reminder that community is the real key to innovation.
Tech Sync-Up
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