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Gary Goldman: Support and Representation for LGBTQ+ in Tech Communities

Jul 05, 2022 Posted by: Anushree Nande EEB,  Gary Goldman,  USA
Gary Goldman: Support and Representation for LGBTQ+ in Tech Communities
Gary: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! Out in Tech is a global not-for-profit that serves the LGBTQ+ tech community by creating opportunities for our members to advance their careers, grow their networks, and leverage tech for social change. We want to make sure that LGBTQ+ people are adequately represented and supported within tech, which is the defining sector of our time. An unprecedented number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills (specifically those targeting trans people) have been proposed in state legislatures in the past year. Our work is to connect the more than 40,000 members we have with job opportunities in safe environments, as well as to work with our tech partners to ensure that they hire and retain top talent.

Dan Egol: Generating IDEAS for a More Equitable World

Jul 01, 2022 Posted by: George Romar Dan Egol,  DC,  SDG 10,  USA
Dan Egol: Generating IDEAS for a More Equitable World

Dan: Happy to be with you, Spiffy! IDEAS Generation's mission is to connect, support, and elevate the next generation of leaders and communities advancing IDEAS: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Social Justice. We are a global network of leaders collaborating to make our workplaces, schools, and civic spaces places where everyone can thrive.

DuMarkus Davis: Making Quality Music Education, Sustainable Incomes Accessible

Jun 30, 2022 Posted by: Anushree Nande DuMarkus Davis,  GA,  SDG 8,  USA
DuMarkus Davis: Making Quality Music Education, Sustainable Incomes Accessible
DuMarkus: I’m very glad to be here, Spiffy! Presently, if you’re a musician and attend a music school, you get one-on-one lessons with a top instructor, varying performance opportunities, and you get teaching opportunities. Despite that, 99% of music school graduates will graduate with no job prospects and will teach and/or take a part-time job to make ends meet. At Musicbuk, we are building an ecosystem of the world's greatest musicians that empowers these musicians to monetize their craft online through a teaching marketplace, streaming interface, and membership platform.