empowering the next generation of diverse entrepreneurs in creating social impact tech startups #socent #socialgood
Austin, TX
Joined June 2016
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LevelUp Institute retweeted
This profile covering the work @rubencantoo is doing w @InclusiveInnov at @UTAustin is 💪. Rubén is making our city better, making the case that it's not just "diversity of opinion" that makes an organization more effective—it's real diversity, period. bizjournals.com/austin/news/…
LevelUp Institute retweeted
We’re super pumped to invite you to our upcoming demo day called “Prototype” for our inaugural class of the Product Prodigy Institute in their first semester.
You’ll get to see what we’ve been building all semester. I’d love your presence 5/16/19.
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LevelUp Institute retweeted
This is a great example of what inclusive innovation can do. austinchronicle.com/food/201…
LevelUp Institute retweeted
Thanks to @TrendKite for sponsoring DivInc’s Inaugural 2019 Champions of Change Awards! We appreciate your support for #diversityandinclusion !🙌🏽 @steevvo @The_OpsGuy @ree024
LevelUp Institute retweeted
Our Diversity Advocates Meetup with @KaporCenter, @TheMentorMethod, @InclusiveInnov, and @levelupinst is starting now!
Join us at @WeWork Congress until 3p! #SXSW
We cannot look at simply importing talent, inclusive innovation requires us to co-create new economies that ensure a seat at the table for all communities, specifically the underserved.
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LevelUp Institute retweeted
Monday: Join #BLNDEDMedia, @KaporCenter, @TheMentorMethod, @InclusiveInnov, and @levelupinst for the Diversity Advocates Meet Up at @SXSW!
RSVP via dasxsw.splashthat.com #SXSW
If you’re at @sxsw here’s the go to list for all things #diverse and #inclusive. #SXSW19 blndedmedia.com/sxsw2019/
LevelUp Institute retweeted
“We want to be a progressive, non- racist city but, looking at our statistics and outcomes, we are functioning, as a non- progressive racist city” @vacumberbatch
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LevelUp Institute retweeted
“Black and Latino communities will virtually be bankrupt in the near future if we’re not intentionally investing in our communities.” @rubencantoo of @InclusiveInnov kicks off our discussion with @SOCAPmarkets on race, wealth and prosperity.
LevelUp Institute retweeted
Join Executive Director @rubencantoo as he imparts his tips on creating your custom career as a young professional. 2/15/19 @AustinYC
austinyc.org/signature-event… – at Austin, TX
LevelUp Institute retweeted
Join us Feb 5th for a panel discussion about wealth creation for communities of color. @ImpactHubAustin and @InclusiveInnov bringing together local community leaders to discuss approaches to empower and invest in historically marginalized communities. tinyurl.com/yc298bov
LevelUp Institute retweeted
“Technology could be a remarkable tool to help close the unemployment gap. If we build with inclusion in mind, we can create products, processes, and services that benefit everyone.”
linkedin.com/pulse/journey-t… – at Austin, TX
LevelUp Institute retweeted
Idea of the Day: We need to think about we can help those 1.3 billion people with disabilities participate more fully in the global workforce, says disability advocate Tamar Savir. – at Austin, TX
The legacy of higher education transcends generations and wealth attainment. washingtonpost.com/business/…
LevelUp Institute retweeted
We’re happy to announce that starting this spring semester we’ll host office hrs @ .@ImpactHubAustin Lamar each Fri 9-12 pm for students & community members. Http://bit.ly/iioffhrssp19 #impacthub Lamar will give a guest pass for our visitors on those days so stick around & work. – at Austin, TX
In order to remain competitive, aim for boardroom diversity, says Heidrick and Struggles vice chairman and co-managing partner, Bonnie Gwin.
“It is hard work to build a board. Recruiting the right person takes time. Insist on being presented a diverse slate that includes women.”
Aiming for diversity in the workplace is not only the right thing to do, it’s also good for business, says GoDaddy CEO Scott Wagner.
“If we are to offer relevant, innovative products & experiences for our customers, our employees must reflect the diversity of those who use them.”
LevelUp Institute retweeted
The man with the plan, @rubencantoo that is! Amazing job leading and executing the vision of a more inclusive ecosystem in Austin. #inclusiveinnovationsummit
