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Kapor Center
Non-profit Organizations
Oakland, California 10,183 followers
Leveling the playing field in tech.
About us
The Kapor Center is building a future where the tech industry makes a positive impact on culture, society and the economy. We manifest the promise of technology by making the field more diverse, inclusive and better equipped to address society’s tough challenges and big opportunities. Right now there’s an unfair system stagnating innovation and hindering success in tech for Black, Latinx and women entrepreneurs. We challenge this system by educating, connecting and investing in those who bring new ideas, voices and innovations to the table, inspired by their own lived experience. The problem of diversity and inclusion in tech is complex and there’s no easy solution. That’s why we take a comprehensive approach to closing the gaps in the leaky tech pipeline by understanding the causes, designing solutions and leading change. Our pioneering work ranges from education and community building to research and investing. And we help others do the same so that the future of our field reflects the experience and diverse genius of our country.
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http://www.kaporcenter.org
External link for Kapor Center
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Oakland, California
- Type
- Privately Held
- Specialties
- Diversity in tech, Hidden/Implicit Bias, Entrepreneurship, and Tech Investing
Locations
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2148 Broadway
Oakland, California 94612, US
Employees at Kapor Center
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Joe Fahs
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Sherrie Gong Taguchi
Making a Difference in Talent, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion...
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rafael guagliano
Investment Accountant at Kapor Center Social Investments
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Lili Gangas
Chief Technology Community Officer at Kapor Center | Inclusive Tech Ecosystem Builder & Emerging Tech Policy Advocate
Updates
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#KaporFoundation #DEIB for #Startups is back, courses start on 9/18! 🗓 This program helps early-stage #tech #entrepreneurs understand + avoid pitfalls that can compromise staffing, culture & the ability to develop products that positively impact society. Sign up at bit.ly/43aSZSj
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#KaporFoundation's Senior Director of #Tech Workplace Initiatives, Dr. Cynthia Overton, hit the (NABJ) National Association of Black Journalists Convention with our Senior Director of Partnerships, Kim Bardakian Demirjian, to talk about how #AI influences #diversity in tech. #NABJ2024
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"We're very intentional about trying to create more opportunities for students at the earliest stages of their educational journey to access computer science" - Allison Scott, Ph.D., #KaporFoundation CEO. WorkingNation sat down with Scott at Jobs for the Future (JFF) Horizons 2024 in Washington, D.C. to talk about how to take a full ecosystem approach to building equity in #tech: bit.ly/3A3lcjn
JFF Horizons 2024: Underrepresentation in the technology ecosystem
https://www.workingnation.com
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Kapor Center reposted this
Today, we join other VCs and #tech leaders like Reid Hoffman, Aileen Lee, and Mark Cuban to collectively endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for President of the United States. Our support for her is rooted in a long history of collaboration, from her time as San Francisco District Attorney to her recent efforts on responsible #AI policy as Vice President. She has consistently championed tech innovation, #STEM education, and digital equity, making her the ideal leader to guide our nation through rapid technological advancements. As President, we believe Vice President Harris will continue to advocate for responsible, ethical, and inclusive AI, while addressing critical societal challenges like climate justice, educational progress, and #healthcare access. At Kapor Capital, we invite fellow #investors and #policymakers to join us in asking, “Who benefits?” from any investment decision. Together, we can close gaps and build a more inclusive tech sector that benefits all Americans. Join us in supporting a brighter, more equitable future for technology and society. #VentureCapital #TechforGood
Tech Founders and Investors Unite to Endorse Harris on Responsible Tech and AI for Good
Dr. Freada Kapor Klein on LinkedIn
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Through #CSforAtlanta, #KaporFoundation is excited to join forces with 8 local #Atlanta school districts to empower the next generation of #tech leaders! This initiative will champion lasting transformation in #ATL through deep investment in K-12 #computing #education. CSforAtlanta.org
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Curious about how AI influences diversity in tech? Join us on August 9th to hear from Dr. Cynthia Overton from #KaporFoundation at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Convention for a discussion on #AI and #diversity. Don’t miss out on this important discussion! #NABJ2024
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"I don’t think that the everyday civilian is aware of the role that algorithms play in our day-to-day lives.”- Jason Downs. Watch #BADINPUT by Consumer Reports w/ #KaporFoundation to explore bias in algorithms + data sets & the resulting potential for harm. BADINPUT.ORG
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Kapor Center reposted this
Chief Technology Community Officer at Kapor Center | Inclusive Tech Ecosystem Builder & Emerging Tech Policy Advocate
Had a special way to celebrate my official 8 year anniversary at Kapor Center -> by continuing to invest in the development & acceleration of inclusive tech pathways & ecosystem in emerging tech such as #AI at White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Advancing Public Service in the Tech Ecosystem event. Kapor Foundation announced close to $1.5M towards public interest technology that centers the communities most impacted and advocates for responsible, ethical, equitable #AI in service of our communities biggest needs - at a critical time in our generation in challenging social - political- tech environment. This is the time to continue to double down on advocating for responsible, ethical, equitable AI & tech. Honored to be part of this work alongside foundations Ford Foundation Siegel Family Endowment Pivotal Ventures The Patrick J. McGovern Foundation Omidyar Network, U.S. Deputy CTO Deirdre Mulligan. Special shoutout to Andreen Soley Afua Bruce whom I met almost 8 years who were leading PIT work. Full circle moment! ❤️
The White House announces $100M commitments across #tech, including #KaporFoundation with a $1.5M investment to promote responsible, equitable, and ethical #AI systems through grants for K-12 responsible AI implementation, a new university program in Technology Policy and Society, a post-secondary AI coalition in California, and funding for fellowships within federal agencies. Read more: https://bit.ly/3WBKZYZ Lili Gangas, Allison Scott, Ph.D.
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Together with Kapor Capital, SMASH & #KaporFoundation, the Kapor Center family of organizations work collectively to reimagine & reconstruct a more inclusive & equitable #tech sector. Learn how we’re putting our mission into action: kaporcenter.org