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#TogetherToronto celebrates people, orgs, and events from across Toronto's diverse digital community. #DiversityAtWork #DisruptingInTO #YouthTechTour

Toronto, Ontario
Joined July 2011
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💩 Investors have actually said to me. A thread dedicated to womxn in tech, venture & entrepreneurship: – at Beverly Hills, CA
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i don’t want to talk about being a female founder anymore. men don’t have to talk about being men. men get to talk about business. i want to talk about business. – at Nashville, TN
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I led our recent fundraise, was heavily quoted in the TC article, and had 200k views on my social posts. And yet, all inbound VC interest went to my male cofounder’s inbox. These VCs are going to miss out on incredible companies led by women (not just ours) with this mindset.
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Introducing: The DMZ Black Innovation Summit. Learn what’s needed to take the tech and entrepreneurial ecosystem in 🇨🇦 to the next level and hear pitches from DMZ's Black founders as they each pitch for up to $20,000 in funding! Learn more & RSVP: DMZ.TO/BISUMMIT
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Are you an aspiring Black Gamer or #VideoGame Developer? #HighSchool students are invited to explore virtual environments and learn about the industry and future opportunities at Digital Dive! #blackyouth #gamingworkshop eventbrite.ca/e/digital-dive…
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Only 3% of Black students learn computer science in high school or beyond. Please watch and share this video. Inspire a student. Together we can change the face of computer science. #BlackVoicesForCS
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For many women in public life, threats of violence online can lead to them fearing for their physical safety offline and ultimately compromise their ability to do their jobs. webfoundation.org/2020/11/th…
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“There’s definitely a gender gap and it’s like a chain effect, because females got into the game a lot later so we have less representation,” Zhou said. “But a lot of programs are trying to change that and I think that’s really awesome.” thestar.com/life/2020/10/15/…
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Remember a person who truly inspired you in your #career? Willing to give it back by helping a young women navigating the different career paths and accessing a job in #STEM? Register below to make a difference by becoming a #STEMingUP #mentor: ow.ly/dBSN50BjvjS
📅 Still some time to apply...! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity for young women to gain life-changing experience! ✔️ hervolution.org/event/gostem…
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Saturday, 10am to 2pm EST, the Canadian and African Business Women’s Alliance (#CAABWA) presents the third annual Partners For Leadership Forum. This year's theme: Addressing Systemic Racism in Professional Spaces #systemicracism #inclusivework eventbrite.com/e/2020-partne…
In the OUT for Business Mentorship Program, we pair an experienced mentor with a motivated mentee, with both reaping the tremendous benefits of an LGBT+ Empowering LGBT+! Learn more about the program: cglcc.ca/mentorship/ Deadline to apply is July 24.
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📆 Mark your calendars! Next week, the Club has the huge pleasure of hosting our Womxn in Tech Leadership panel with @mlholtmann, @Mukasaland, @rutusamai, Richa Gadgil, and Nicole Wardle! Sign up here 👉zmurl.com/wmxnpanel
Dear #WomenInSTEM, please send help: my 6yo just told us that someone at school today said that “girls are not good at science” and what is worse, she seems to be taking it seriously! Will you please tell her about the amazing things you know and do?
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Today, we announce a $1M funding goal for our Black Innovation Fellowship (BIF), with new commitment from couple @Harleyf, COO, @Shopify and entrepreneur @Modern_Hostess, and a promise from @RyersonU to match new donations up to $500K. Full details: dmz.to/BIFexpansion
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📜Dear Company Leaders - You might be shocked by #Floyd & the subsequent protests you saw in the US this week. I guarantee you not one of your Black employees is. So if you’re moved, angry, or concerned...good. USE THAT. Channel those emotions to propel you to action. A word.../1
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Ya'll. PLEASE. How are we still making this mistake?? We're including multiple cis white men to discuss "Getting Real about Equality" before including a SINGLE Black/ Brown person? If you're one of the white speakers, the work has to be done by YOU. Use your power.
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Aaaand it's back: @hEr_VOLUTION Girls, @weareTO at @FITC Toronto 2020 #FITCToronto bit.ly/FITC2020Application
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