The mythos of the “rock star” is a compelling and seductive one.

You are more than three times as likely to crash your startup as you are to ring the NASDAQ opening bell.

Twitter activism is not to be dismissed. Although Twitter exists to generate revenue off advertisements and corporations, it can also be used subversively - to go beyond imperial timelines.

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Start Somewhere founder Leanne Pittsford dreamed of being able to network openly with other queer women in the tech industry.

They work together in concert, and in practice, function to exclude and marginalize minorities in tech.

Perhaps the scariest part of speaking out is seeing the subtle insinuation of consequence and veiled threats by those you speak against.

Or, how I quit programming and returned.

Behind-the-scenes with stealth startup Curatoric, and conversations with creators, historians and curators of African and Diasporic African art.

The emergence of tech industry in cities outside of Silicon Valley is an opportunity for conversation.