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Fortune Society Tech Fair
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| With Jeanette Pineiro (Dir., Defy Venture), Kyle O'Connor (Program Mgr of Entrepreneurship, Defy Ventures), Emily O'Brien (Comeback Snacks), Darren Providence (Clinical Health Network For Transformation), Andre Peart (Founder, ConConnect), Jason Jones (Partnerships, The Last Miles). |
| Fortune Society, 29-76 Northern Blvd, Queens |
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Apr 26 (Wed) , 2023 @ 10:00 AM
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| DETAILS |
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Last year, was saw an amazing turnout of participants at our first-ever tech fair.
This year, we hope to connect with more of our community by expanding engagement with our speakers to our other locations in West Harlem & the Bronx. Through our tech fair, we aim to increase our participant's knowledge of technology & offer access to tech resources.
Our in-person fair for participants will be held at our Long Island City service center (29-76 Northern Boulevard, Long Island City). Participants may also join for virtual engagement at Castle Gardens (625 W. 140th St in West Harlem) & our Supervised Release community center (502 E. 163rd Street in the Bronx).
Anyone wishing to attend virtually & watch some of our guest speakers & presentations may do so from their home by registering for a Virtual ticket & recieving a Zoom link.
Agenda
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Check-in
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Opening Remark
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Keynote speaker
Jason Jones, Sr Manager of Partnerships The Last Miles
A formerly incarcerated individual is changing lives through technology.
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Moolah Mobile
Vernell Woods, Chief Executive Officer, Founder Moolah M
Moolah Mobile is redefining how we use our mobile devices. Learn how to monetize everyday mobile usage security.
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Defy Ventures
Jeanette Pineiro, Executive Director of the Defy Venture
Kyle O'Connor, Sr Program Manager of Entrepreneurship
Defy Ventures is on a mission to shift mindsets to give people with criminal histories their best shot at a second chance. Their vision is to cut the recidivism rate in half by leveraging entrepreneu...
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch Break
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM
Comeback Snacks
Emily O'Brien, Entrepreneur, Owner Comeback Snacks
A formerly incarcerated individual has made a comeback' as an entrepreneur selling popcorn online. Hear her inspirational story & get inspired.
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM
Tech in Healthcare
Darren Providence, IT Project Manager in Health Care
Learn about how technology has impacted the Health Care industry.
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
ConConnect
Andre Peart, Founder & CEO ConConnect
Networking platform connecting justice-impacted with services & employment through technology.
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Closing Remarks & Final Giveaways
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