Black Tech Saturdays

Good morning, Black Tech Saturdays! Today, Black Tech Saturdays is turning up the heat with the Gamer Take Over and Aerial_knight Launch Party! 🎮✨ We are beyond thrilled to welcome City of Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and the trailblazing Justice Kyra Bolden, Michigan's first Black Supreme Court Justice, to our space today! This is not just an event; it's a movement, a revolution, a celebration of innovation and excellence. If you’re ready to be inspired, energized, and to witness the future of tech unfold, this is where you need to be! Join us in supporting local Detroiter Neil Jones latest game launch "We never Yeild" A video game based on black characters, in a Black City #Detroit, made by an all black development team. Learn from a panel of other very talented game developers and industry experts moderated by Internationally known John Wolff as he talks to Maia Sabree, James Williams, Daniel Wilkins about navigating the industry, making a game and how gaming is intertwined with so much more than we know. Join us today and be part of the magic. Feel the energy, embrace the excitement, and let's make history together. Open invitation to all - let’s show the world what Detroit is made of! RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gx-y_NZf #BlackTechSaturdays #GamerTakeOver #AerialKnightLaunch #TechRevolution #DetroitPride #Innovation #Inspiration Let's do this! 🚀🔥

This is prototype-zero for a game called Cosmic Collisions, the first IP that Final Boss has committed to. 🔥 We are still in the early phases of development and design. We anticipate the demo being on iOS and Android within the next few months. The game will also be Free To Play. Yes, there will be aliens. Yes, the earth can blow up. 😂 Your job is to defend it 😉 This is an AR (Augmented Reality) styled game, inspired from works like Towerfall Ascension, Dynasty Warriors, and Star Wars. We are designing it to be played in larger areas, like your front lawn, basketball court, or a park. We will need beta testers soon so hit me up if you are interested! This is being built with Unreal Engine 5 ❤️. This engine may be behind Unity in terms of AR support, etc, but the entire engine is just beautiful to work with. I am a Game Designer & Developer on the team, but I have to highlight the efforts of Aaron Goodson, Jelani Stowers, Richard Davis, and Kristopher Vinson for helping us get this prototype to MVP within the next few months. Thank you Keith Dunklin (our co-founder & COO) for both building and recording the demo! We are no longer in Stealth mode. As an indie game studio, it’s important that we post updates to show the progress of this game. Lookout for our KickStarter campaign! Edward Kim terrell thomas Professor Tim Bates 💻 Donovan Brown Mark Watts John Wolff Nicholas Gordon Norvell Robinson Richard Grundy Marcus "Esports" Howard Pete Martin Kellie Crawford Johnnie Turnage Alexa Turnage Aubrey Agee Black Tech Saturdays Ron J Stefanski

Black Tech Saturdays | Lunch and Learn Funding Mechanisms and Strategies | Thank you for the presentation Johnnie Turnage Alexa Turnage Nina Archie Black Tech Saturdays

Happening now Zoom Details https://lnkd.in/g5e8KvZc Meeting ID: 865 9121 2546 | Passcode: 0KzJQ2 Session Title Funding Mechanisms and Strategies for Early Stage Ventures, Startups, and Small Business Tech Companies Presenter Details Nina Archie, Innovation Advisor, Consultancy: Innovation-Connector Session Details Discover the latest insights and strategies

Good Morning & Happy Friday! Next Friday We are kicking off our 3 part Virtual Lunch and Learn Series Funding Mechanisms and Strategies Join us for this virtual lunch and learn to discover the latest insights and strategies for securing funding for your early-stage venture, startup, or small business tech ventures with Innovation Advisor Nina Archie. With extensive experience in dual-use technology and intellectual property, Nina provides expert guidance on non-dilutive government funding, transitioning technologies, and accessing small business programs and resources. Follow for more updates and tips on how to successfully navigate the funding landscape and scale your tech business. Nina Archie is a professional with extensive experience in dual-use technology and intellectual property. She founded Innovator Connector, a consultancy focused on aiding startups and small businesses in technology commercialization, securing non-dilutive funding, and guidance to small business/startup programs and resources. With a background that includes roles in the U.S. Department of Defense as a Program Manager (contractor) and the United States Patent and Trademark Office as a Patent Examiner, Nina has a robust track record in facilitating and actively participating in the innovation ecosystem. She holds an Intellectual Property certificate from the World Intellectual Property Office and a Technology Transfer certificate from the National Institutes of Health. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and a Master of Science in Bioinformatics. Ms. Archie is also a Small Business Innovation Research Reviewer at the National Science Foundation. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gWJjvxTU #BlackTechSaturdays #togetherwecan #keepgoing #togetherwecan #growth

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Detroit stands out with its unique spirit and innovation. Big ups to Johnnie Turnage & Alexa Turnage for launching Black Tech Saturdays and creating an ecosystem for builders in the blackest city in America. 🎯 #DetroitTech #BlackTechSaturdays #Innovation #CommunityBuilding

Hey Everyone, I hope you are all having a great week... I am really excited for this weekend at Black Tech Saturdays 🎉 🎉 🎉 Tomorrow, we have our Lunch and Learn session with Nina Archie on "Funding Mechanisms and Strategies." Discover the latest insights and strategies for securing funding for your early-stage venture, startup, or small business tech ventures with Innovation Advisor Nina Archie. Make sure to RSVP Here to attend this virtual event: https://lnkd.in/gtGJzy_u Also, our Gamer Takeover is on Saturday, and it's going to be one you don't want to miss. I'm thrilled to hear from our panelists: John Wolff, Maia Sabree, Daniel Wilkins, and James Williams and celebrate the launch of Neil Jones' "Aerial Knight's We Never Yield." Make sure to RSVP Here: https://lnkd.in/gksNw4nV Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Tomorrow Tomorrow Tomorrow! This is a super exciting moment! We had no idea there would be so much interest and excitement with nearly 150+ RSVPS we can't wait for this! We are kicking off our 3 part Virtual Lunch and Learn Series: Funding Mechanisms and Strategies Join us for this virtual lunch and learn to discover the latest insights and strategies for securing funding for your early-stage venture, startup, or small business tech ventures with Innovation Advisor Nina Archie. With extensive experience in dual-use technology and intellectual property, Nina provides expert guidance on non-dilutive government funding, transitioning technologies, and accessing small business programs and resources. Follow for more updates and tips on how to successfully navigate the funding landscape and scale your tech business. Nina Archie is a professional with extensive experience in dual-use technology and intellectual property. She founded Innovator Connector, a consultancy focused on aiding startups and small businesses in technology commercialization, securing non-dilutive funding, and guidance to small business/startup programs and resources. With a background that includes roles in the U.S. Department of Defense as a Program Manager (contractor) and the United States Patent and Trademark Office as a Patent Examiner, Nina has a robust track record in facilitating and actively participating in the innovation ecosystem. She holds an Intellectual Property certificate from the World Intellectual Property Office and a Technology Transfer certificate from the National Institutes of Health. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and a Master of Science in Bioinformatics. Ms. Archie is also a Small Business Innovation Research Reviewer at the National Science Foundation. WE ARE THE PEOPLE WE HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR! Love Johnnie & Alexa RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gWJjvxTU #BlackTechSaturdays #togetherwecan #keepgoing #togetherwecan #growth #funding #tech #Entrepreneurship #TechCommunity #Tomorrow

This week, Michigan's Growth Office announced that applications are open for Make MI Home, a first-of-its-kind regional pilot program to retain or attract talent in Michigan! The Office has allocated $500,000 for regions to test the efficacy of unique offerings that keep and connect talent to their communities. Pilot proposals must originate from project consortiums made up of eligible entities located within the same prosperity region in the State of Michigan. The program is available to nonprofits, local governments, economic development organizations, philanthropic foundations and talent attraction organizations in Michigan. The deadline to apply is Friday, August 9 at 11:59 p.m. For more information about Make MI Home proposal requirements and to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/ggWACWn2 #LetsGrowMichigan #MakeMIHome