America On Tech

We are excited to share highlights from our recent Regional Advisory Board retreat in Miami, completing our series with our leaders across NYC, Los Angeles, and Miami! It’s been an incredible journey, made even more inspiring by the presence of our amazing alum, who shared their journeys into the tech sector. Since launching America On Tech Miami in July 2022, we’ve been on a mission to empower the next generation of tech leaders. Our inaugural cohort started with 50 students, and we are proud to announce that we've now served 456 students in Miami-Dade and Broward County! 🎉 🚀 We invite our partners in Miami to join us in our mission! Together, we can create even more pathways to success for young minds in our community. Your support can help us bridge the digital divide and empower the next generation of innovators. Let’s work together to make an even greater impact!

🌟 Meet the Host Committee for the 2024 Los Angeles Innovators and Disruptors Awards! 🌟 We are thrilled to introduce the incredible leaders who make up this year’s Host Committee for the #InnovatorsAndDisruptors Awards, presented by @AmericaOnTech! 🙌✨ These changemakers are committed to shaping the future of tech, uplifting communities, and driving innovation. We couldn't be more excited to have them on board for this landmark event, celebrating 5 years in Los Angeles! 🚀🏆 Join us as we celebrate and honor trailblazers who are pushing boundaries, breaking barriers, and transforming industries in tech and beyond! 🎉💼💡 Stay tuned for more updates, and get ready for an unforgettable event. 📅 The LA IDA event will take place on Tuesday, October 15 at the JW Marriott LA LIVE. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit our website: https://buff.ly/3ztVxQx. Erica Marie Dionne, Robert Prado, Greg Jensen, Grant M. Johnson, Harry Leshner, Joshua Cooper, CPA, Matthew Lifson, Mustafa Shah, Natalie (Seward) Wall, Sam White Jr., MBA, Trinh Nguyen, Van Vu, Will Swank

🌟 Grateful for Our Gold Sponsors for LA IDA! 🌟 We're thankful to our Gold Sponsors for their incredible support of the 2024 Los Angeles Innovators & Disruptors Awards! 🎉 👏 Interpret 👏 Roscoe's House of Chicken 'N Waffles Your dedication to innovation and community impact is helping us recognize the changemakers shaping the future. Thank you for being a part of our Los Angeles community and for making this year’s event extraordinary!

🌟Los Angeles Innovators & Disruptors Awards is Just Around the Corner! 🌟 🎤 Meet Our Emcee: Olly Sholotan! We’re thrilled to announce that the talented Olly Sholotan will be hosting this year’s awards! Known for his role as Carlton Banks in Peacock's hit series “Bel Air,” Olly is a multi-faceted entertainer and dynamic brand ambassador. Let’s celebrate the innovators shaping the future! We can’t wait to see you there! 💫 Join us on October 15th as we honor the visionaries making waves in technology and innovation!

🎤 Exciting News! 🎤 We are thrilled to announce that Bettina Sherick will be the Panel Discussion Moderator for the 2024 Los Angeles Innovators & Disruptors Awards! 🌟 Founder and President of Hollywood In Pixels and former Head of Global Digital Intelligence at Prime Video, Bettina is a trailblazer in digital marketing and innovation and a passionate advocate for diversity and equity. Bettina will guide our panelists through an inspiring conversation about the future of tech, leadership, and creativity. We can’t wait to hear the insights she’ll bring to the table! Get ready for an impactful discussion! 💡Join us on Tuesday, October 15 at the JW Marriott LA LIVE. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit our website: https://buff.ly/3ztVxQx. #AmericaOnTech #AOT #InnovatorsAndDisruptors

"✨ A Huge Thank You to Our Platinum Sponsors for LA IDA! ✨ We are incredibly grateful to our Platinum Sponsors for their outstanding support of the 2024 Los Angeles Innovators and Disruptors Awards! 🚀 👏 Accenture 👏 Comcast NBCUniversal 👏 Pleasants Razon Family Fund 👏 PwC 👏 Uber Thanks to your partnership and generosity, we’re able to serve students from underestimated communities in Los Angeles with technology education programs. Together, we're empowering the next generation of innovators and creating pathways to success in tech and beyond. 🌟 Thank you for driving change and making this year's event unforgettable! The LA IDA event will take place on Tuesday, October 15 at the JW Marriott LA LIVE. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit our website: https://buff.ly/3ztVxQx.

We are thrilled to announce that Accenture has been named America On Tech's Company of the Year at the 2024 Los Angeles Innovators and Disruptors Awards! 🏆✨ Accenture’s unwavering commitment to fostering tech talent and driving innovation has made a profound impact on our community. Together, we’re shaping the future of tech, creating opportunities, and empowering the next generation of leaders! 🚀💻 Read more in our press release here: https://buff.ly/3TJly5z The 2024 Los Angeles Innovators and Disruptors Awards is taking place on Tuesday, October 15 at the JW Marriott LA LIVE from 6:00 - 10:00 pm PT. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit our website: https://buff.ly/3ztVxQx. Let’s celebrate this milestone achievement and continue building a brighter future through technology! 🌟

This summer, America On Tech proudly wrapped up its 2024 summer internships, where 212 AOT students were placed in a paid, hands-on technology internship running for six to ten weeks with leading companies. America On Tech's Access Tech Program provides 16-24 year olds with a game-changing opportunity to put the skills they have learned in our technology training programs and through their college coursework into real-life work experiences with technologists in the field. To read more visit: https://buff.ly/47F13wB

@Americaontech is excited to announce Oona King, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at Uber, as an honoree for the 2024 Los Angeles Innovators and Disruptors Awards! Oona King is Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at Uber. Oona was previously Snap Inc’s VP of DEI, Google’s Director of Diversity Strategy, YouTube's Director of Diverse Marketing, and CDO for British Broadcaster Channel 4. Oona received a life-time appointment as a UK Peer and was appointed to the House of Lords in 2011. Congratulations, Oona! We look forward to honoring you at our award show on October 15th! The Los Angeles IDA award show will be held on October 15th. Tickets are available at: https://buff.ly/3ztVxQx.

A huge thank you to our New York Regional Advisory Board for a fantastic annual retreat last Friday, graciously hosted by Blackstone! It was incredibly uplifting to meet with AOT alumni and listen to their powerful stories. We're looking forward to the growth, innovation, and positive impact our community will create for students in NYC! Andrea Uribe, David Drew, Dohenny C., Eli Frankel, Jessica Fredican, Katie Hudson, Michael Texidor, Ray Estevez, Taylor Clark.